A Georgian wine has been awarded the Diamond Trophy in a prestigious international wine competition judged exclusively by Japanese female wine specialists.

Sakura 2019 in February awarded Vaziani Winery the Double Gold award in February, after which the wine was presented at the International Food and Drink Exhibition "Foodex Japan 2019" where it received the highest award - Diamond Trophy.

Natia Metreveli, the Director of Vaziani, received the award on behalf of the company.

"Victory in such prestigious competitions will promote the promotion of Georgia and Georgian wine in general on the important export market in Japan, where the National Wine Agency has been implementing marketing activities since 2014," noted the National Wine Agency.

The Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards took place for the 6th year this year and saw over 4000 different wines from 33 countries presented. The competition jury is staffed by women representatives of the wine industry (sommeliers, wine writers and journalists).

For the purpose of promoting Georgian wine and popularity in Japan, from March 10 to May 7, the project "Georgia - Wine Homeland" will be implemented in Japan.

By Katie Ruth Davies