The first Grape and Wine Festival has kicked off in Meysari village of Azerbaijan’s Shamakhi district, aiming to promote local production of grapes and wine, increase the export potential of wine and highlight the history of wine making in Azerbaijan.

Held on the territory of viticulture and wine making complex of Shirvan Sharablari LLC, the Festival is organized with the support of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Ministry of Agriculture, Shamakhi District Executive Authority, Regional Development Public Union, State Tourism Agency and Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum.

Addressing the opening ceremony, head of Shamakhi District Executive Authority Tahir Mammadov said that Shamakhi, along with being the land of poetry and music, has also long been recognized as one of the respected wine-growing regions of Azerbaijan. He mentioned that in Shamakhi, where the traditions of viticulture had been maintained for many years, both large enterprises and small family farms were being established.