TITLE:
The Role of Traditional Viticulture and Winemaking in the Development of the Geopark in Racha Region
AUTHORS:
Tamar Chichinadze
KEYWORDS:
Viticulture-Winemaking, Tradition, Geotourism, GIS
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Applied Sciences,
Vol.11 No.11,
November
17,
2021
ABSTRACT: The main goal of my research is to introduce you to the Racha viticulture
and wine-making territory. The region has a complex geological and
geomorphological structure, which has greatly influenced the formation of
relief formation, as well as the culture and traditions of the region. This is
an area that meets all the requirements of a geopark, because a geopark is not
just a geological area, and it is a connection between man and the earth at all levels. Exactly these
connections are well identified in the field of this study. The presented
viticulture microzone is located on both sides of the Rioni River, although the
taste of grapes in the microzone varies from north to south, which does not
depend on just one specific geographical component. Soil chemical composition, landscape
characteristics, geological characteristics, terrain types, and more are
important. Racha Viticulture - Wine Zone and its recognition play an important
role in the development of geotourism. What is already creating new jobs is a
new economic activity and an additional source
of income, economic benefits. Also, the region is mountainous and characterized by severe depopulation. It is possible to limit emigration through research and
development in this area.