Wine tradition of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, an ancient cradle of viniculture. Beautifully balanced wines are made with love from grapes grown on Caucasian slopes, soaked in sunshine and soothed by Caspian breezes.

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Azerbaijan has historical wine regions and more modern areas of production established since the redevelopment of the wine industry. They fan out in different directions from Baku: north along the Caspian shoreline; north-west through Shirvan along a stunning road that follows the foothills of the Greater Caucasus; west through the centre of the country via historical Ganja; west again, but further to the south, in the Karabakh region; and south in the Lankaran-Astara region. With the renewed focus on modernising the national wine sector, the next few years are sure to be an exciting and rapidly-changing era for wine tourism in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan’s wineries make extensive use of well-known grape varieties, including Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Muscat and Saperavi. But there are also several important pan-Caucasian and local varieties. For now, many of those are little more than historical curiosities, though there is a new drive to revive some old strains. First, it’s well worth familiarising yourself with the following varieties that are commonly used in Azerbaijani wines.

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One of Azerbaijan’s most popular ranges of premium quality wine More

One of Azerbaijan’s most popular ranges of premium quality wine

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Chabiant Vino Nuovo Festival

Chabiant Vino Nuovo Festival

This tradition has its origins in France, known as ‘Beaujolais Nouveau... More

Chabiant Grape Harvest Festival

Chabiant Grape Harvest Festival

Every year, the end of the grape-growing season at Chabiant Winery... More

Tasting tour at Goygol Winery

Tasting tour at Goygol Winery

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Premium wine tasting and tour of Azgranata Winery

Premium wine tasting and tour of Azgranata Winery

Azgranata is simply paradise for winemakers and connoisseurs of quality wines.... More

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Wine History of Azerbaijan
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Wine History of Azerbaijan

Millennia ago, long before the Caucasus region was divided up into nation states, people living here were cultivating grapes, and pretty soon they had the great idea of crushing them to make wine. More

Karabakh wine
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Karabakh wine

Some of the brightest periods of Azerbaijan’s wine production occurred within the territory of Karabakh. More

Goygol
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Goygol

The Goygol wines combine ancient history, great traditions, classic recipe and modern technologies, which make it unique. More

Unique tastes
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Unique tastes

For a completely unique Azerbaijani wine experience, be sure to try some of the growing range of pomegranate and quince wines and sparkling wines being produced at several Azerbaijani wineries. They also happen to make an ideal gift to take home with you. More

Baku’s Wine Bars
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Baku’s Wine Bars

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The Rise of Wine Tours
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The Rise of Wine Tours

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Wine revival: an overview
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Wine revival: an overview

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Az Abrau Museum history blended with wine
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Az Abrau Museum history blended with wine

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Take a wine bar crawl
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Take a wine bar crawl

Baku's growing number of wine bars are a great place to soak up the local wine culture. Discover a wide array of tantalising flavours, from worldwide classics to unique Azerbaijani and Georgian wines. More

Tour the Goygol Winery
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Tour the Goygol Winery

Since 1860, Helenendorf, currently Goygol, is known as the birthplace of the wine industry in Azerbaijan. Visit the city and taste its wonderful wines! More

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