Viniculture was born in Transcaucasia between 6000 and 4000 BC. The center of wine-making is somewhere in Armenia and in the border-regions of Turkey and Iran. The Islam has only allowed viniculture to develop slowly.
The geographical conditions are different in each of the three countries. Georgia is mostly high plains with variable climate. In the mild sub-tropical climate fruits, grapes and tea are cultivated. Armenia is mostly on the high plains, that is watered by the rivers Kura and Eufrates. Some extinguished volcanoes rise in this region, there are also several saltwater pools. The center of Azerbaijan is fruitful flatland.
The growth-areas are on the coast of the Black Sea and around the capitol of Tiblisi, on the slopes of the Arat around Jerewan, and on the banks of the Eufrates and Kura. There are large industrial plants for the production of sparkling wines in Georgia. The strong red wines are of doubtful quality. Armenia is known for its cognac. White and red tale wines and wines made the portwine-style are produced in Azerbaijan . The most popular vines are Rkatsiteli, Saperavi, Sinandali, Chinuri, Kakhet, Voskeat, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Aligoté and Chardonnay. The classic vines are only cultivated in certain areas.
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