Organized by the National Wine Agency of Georgia and supported by the Georgian Embassy in Canada, Georgian wines were prominently featured at La Grande Dégustation de Montréal, one of the most prestigious wine and spirits festivals in the city.
Now in its 15th year, La Grande Dégustation de Montréal is considered one of the largest events in the Quebec region, attracting nearly 10,000 visitors annually. The festival brings together wine professionals, journalists, writers and importers from around the world. This year’s event included wines from Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Greece, Romania and other countries.
Attendees had the opportunity to taste nine varieties of Georgian wine, all of which are already available in the Quebec and Ontario markets. The wines drew significant interest from visitors, highlighting growing international recognition and the increasing popularity of Georgian wine. Salome Kurasbediani, Chargé d’Affaires of Georgia in Canada, along with other embassy representatives, attended the festival.
Georgian wine exports to Canada have shown stable annual growth in recent years. In 2024, nearly 200,000 liters of Georgian wine were exported, representing a 16% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue from these exports reached USD 1.1 million, a 35% growth from 2023. The upward trend continued in 2025, with 10-month data showing 193,000 liters exported, an increase of 19% compared to the same period last year and export revenue reaching GEL 1.2 million, a 32% rise from 2024.
The National Wine Agency of Georgia provided the information.
