8000 Vintages turns out to be a treasure trove for wine lovers. The shop, with its newly renovated, inviting south-facing terrace and floor-to-ceiling wine racks, is a paradise for connoisseurs and explorers of Georgian wine culture. The selection is impressive: hundreds of Georgian wines, including Saperavi, Rkatsieli, Kisi and Mtsvane, are ready to be discovered. The wines can either be purchased or enjoyed directly on site for a corkage fee of eight euros.
Winemaking in Georgia, which has an 8000-year-old tradition, is characterized by the Kvevri method. In this method, the grape juice is fermented underground in large clay amphorae along with mash. This results in a characteristic orange-golden wine, known as amber, which is prized for its powerful, tannin-rich aroma.
8000 Vintages also offers a culinary journey through Georgian cuisine. Various platters to share, including a selection of walnut paste, spinach with walnuts, Georgian salad of tomatoes and cucumbers, as well as jonjoli, the pickled flowers of the Colchian pimpernut, perfectly complement the wine offer.
With its unique combination of high-quality wines and authentic Georgian cuisine, 8000 Vintages promises to become a vibrant meeting place for wine lovers and foodies. Bridging the gap between Georgia’s rich wine culture and Berlin’s diversity, the restaurant is symbolic of a time when Georgian wines and food are gaining worldwide recognition.
