Rtveli

Georgian cuisine ქართული სამზარეულო
Dishes & sauces Georgian bread Georgian cheese Abkhazian cheese Ajapsandali Badrijani Chakapuli Chakhokhbili Chanakhi Chashushuli Chicken tabaka Chikhirtma Chkmeruli Churchkhela Gozinaki Ispanakhi Matsvnit Khachapuri Kharcho Khashi Khinkali Kubdari Kuchmachi Kupati Lobiani Lobio Matsoni Mchadi Mujuji Pelamushi Pkhali Satsivi Shotis puri Sulguni Tolma Tklapi Tonis puri sauces: Ajika Satsebeli Tkemali
Wines & drinks Georgian wine Akhasheni Alazani Aleksandrouli Badagoni Barakoni Chinuri Khvanchkara Kindzmarauli Mtevandidi Mtsvane Mujuretuli Mukuzani Rkatsiteli Saperavi Tavkveri Tsinandali Tsolikouri Tvishi Usakhelauri Vazisubani other drinks: Borjomi Chacha Eristoff Lagidze water Nabeglavi Sairme Tarkhuna
Other Kvevri Kantsi Keipi Rtveli Supra Tamada Utskho suneli Khmeli suneli
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Rtveli (Georgian: რთველი) is a traditional vintage and rural harvest holiday in Georgia accompanied by feasts, musical events and other celebrations. It normally takes place in late September in eastern Georgia and in mid-October in western Georgia.

In Georgia, where wine has an iconic significance, the tradition of rtveli dates back to ancient times, having its roots in the festivity of mid-Autumn abundance and variety. Rtveli usually lasts for several days, with people starting working in early morning hours and ending the day with a feast in the accompaniment of vintage-themed folk songs.^[1][2][3]

See also

• Georgian wine
• Tbilisoba

References

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