Georgia joined International Sommeliers Association

Georgia became the active member of the International Sommeliers Association. The agreement was signed by president of the National Wine Agency Levan Davitashvili, president of the Association of Georgian Sommeliers Shalva Khetsuriani, and presidents of sommelier associations of Ukraine, Latvia, Russia, Lithuania, and Estonia.

The purpose of the memorandum is to promote cooperation between the sommelier associations of different countries. According to Levan Davitashvili, it will broaden international recognition of Georgian wines, spirits and food in general.

"Guests are in Georgia as part of a three-day tour. They familiarized themselves with the culture of Georgian wine and other national traditions. The purpose of the event is to popularize Georgian wines. The countries that signed the memorandum will continue to actively conduct marketing activities and cultural events," Mr. Davitashvili said. (Hvino News)