Georgia: In the territory of Georgians of Levil, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Georgian National Museum, the Agricultural Research Center of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, and “Chateau Zegaani” LLC.
The Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia shared glimpses of the memorandum signing ceremony on its official Facebook page on July 3, 2025, Thursday. The Ministry also shared a small note about the event along with its photographs.
The main aim was to plant a Georgian vineyard on the territory of the Levillis Georgian estate and implement/support measures necessary for the popularization of wine culture.
The document was signed by David Lortkipanidze, Director General of the Georgian National Museum, Levan Ujmajuridze, Director of the Agricultural Research Center, and Liana Zubashvili, Director of “Chateau Zegaani” LLC.
The signing of the memorandum was attended by the Minister of Culture of Georgia Tinatin Rukhadze, the Minister of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia Davit Songhulashvili, the First Deputy Minister of Culture Maka Gurgenidze, and the Deputy Minister Giorgi Mirtskhulava.
The Minister of Environment Protection and Agriculture drew attention to the importance of the project and noted that the cultivation of Georgian vines in the Levili estate is a symbol of the preservation of their history and cultural heritage.
According to David Songhulashvili, growing Georgian vines in the Levilis estate is not only a restoration of heritage, but also a revival of their history, an 8,000-year continuous tradition of winemaking and culture. This project combines Georgian land, wine, and the unique history of emigration, which connects generations.
“The memorandum we are signing today clearly shows how the state, the private sector, and the scientific community can together implement important national projects and worthily continue history. It is symbolic that one of the oldest Georgian vine varieties will be planted in the Levilis estate,” noted David Songhulashvili.
