Uzbek Wines

Grape and wine-making zone of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Now in Uzbekistan more than 37 varieties of grapes are grown in various zones, which occupy over 88.8 hectares in specialized farms, including 26,561 hectares and European varieties of wine meeting the needs of wineries in the industry. Wine-making is regarded as art, respectively, the society appreciates noble wine makers, has a respect for their work, which is important to prevent the manufacture of counterfeit products. Application of modern methods of determining the quality of products and technology of their production for the entire cycle of crop cultivation to finished products. Because of this Uzbek wines make their way into foreign markets. Much attention is paid to the development of resource areas, improvement of the varietal composition of grapes in relation to the requirements of our customers. In wine production grape varieties included in the State Register of the Republic are used. The basis for the creation of raw-material base for industrial wine-making, training growers and winemakers, the development and introduction of advanced farming techniques in vineyards, as well as technologies in the wine industry was put by eminent scholars A.M. Negrul, N. N. Rybakov, M.A. Khovrenko, M. A. Mirzayev, etc. Grade studying and grade testing of different grape varieties showed that in Uzbekistan, as nowhere, it seems possible to receive different types of wines from one and the same variety in compliance with the time of harvest with respect the type of wine. Major wine grape varieties grown in Uzbekistan - "Gulja", "Hungarian Muscat", "Muscat rose", "Aleatico", "Riesling", "Rkatsiteli", "Saperavi", "Vassarga Black ", "May black", "Hindogni", "Morastel", "Cabernet-Sauvignon", "Tavkveri", "Aligote", "Bayan Shirey", "Soyaki", "Parkent pink", "Bakhtiyori".

Sugar content of grapes in Uzbekistan is up to 28%. This advantage ensures uniqueness of flavor of dessert wines of Uzbek wine makers.

Tasting the best Uzbek wines
Planning tour to Uzbekistan, don’t miss opportunity to taste the best Uzbek wines. Pleasant odor and unusual sweet taste will make you feel the warmness of Uzbek sun. After the first sip you will feel the sun power inside you.
You can taste wine in caravanserai in the centre of Bukhara. While tasting, you can know many interesting things about grapes growing and their grades from winemakers. Don’t miss opportunity to visit Samarkand winery named after Khovrenko. Taste fine wine, visit excursion in the museum and learn exciting legends about this ancient brunch of industry. Wine tasting in Samarkand … yep … seriously!