Welcome to
Viti-Connect!
A one-stop platform mapping opportunities, mentorship, and practical learning for the next generation of Georgian winemakers.
Disclaimer
This website is a prototype for a university project.
All names and profiles used are fictional and for illustrative purposes only.
Disclaimer
This website is a prototype for a university project.
All names and profiles used are fictional and for illustrative purposes only.
Disclaimer
This website is a prototype for a university project.
All names and profiles used are fictional and for illustrative purposes only.
Are you new to winemaking?
Are you new to winemaking?
Are you new to winemaking?
Follow this Journey with Viti-Connect
Step 2: Connect & Exchange
Get matched with mentors, peers, and professionals across regions to exchange knowledge, build relationships, and grow together within the viticulture community.
Step 3: Learn & Grow
Build practical skills through short, accessible learning modules that bridge real market needs and everyday vineyard and farm management.
VITICULTURE IN NUMBERS
The importance of generational renewal for Georgia, the Cradle of Wine.
Share of workforce employed in agriculture
Share of workforce employed in agriculture
Share of workforce employed in agriculture
Years of Georgian Winemaking Tradition
Years of Georgian Winemaking Tradition
Years of Georgian Winemaking Tradition
Wine’s share of agricultural exports
Wine’s share of agricultural exports
Wine’s share of agricultural exports
Wine’s rank among Georgia’s export sectors
Wine’s rank among export sectors
Wine’s rank among export sectors
Youth participation is crucial to sustaining the sector.
… but barriers stand in the way:
High investment costs and limited financing options.
High investment costs and limited financing options.
High investment costs and limited financing options.
Rural infrastructure and employment gaps.
Rural infrastructure and employment gaps.
Rural infrastructure and employment gaps.
Difficult access to networks, mentors, and role models.
Difficult access to networks, mentors, and role models.
Difficult access to networks, mentors, and role models.
Limited practical training aligned with market needs.
Limited practical training aligned with market needs.
Limited practical training aligned with market needs.
Persistent gender norms.
Persistent gender norms.
Persistent gender norms.
YOUR JOURNEY STEPS
Explore opportunities, connect with peers, exchange knowledge.
Vineyards
Training centers
Cooperatives
Funding
Women-led initiatives
Vineyards
Select one of the red dots on the map and explore the vineyards of that region, the type of wine they produce, and the people behind them.
Filter per region and type of wine:
Traditional (qvevri)
Organic / sustainable
Small-scale / family winery
Export-oriented
Vineyards
Training centers
Cooperatives
Funding
Women-led initiatives
Vineyards
Select one of the red dots on the map and explore the vineyards of that region, the type of wine they produce, and the people behind them.
Filter per region and type of wine:
Traditional (qvevri)
Organic / sustainable
Small-scale / family winery
Export-oriented
Vineyards
Training centers
Cooperatives
Funding
Women-led initiatives
Vineyards
Select one of the red dots on the map and explore the vineyards of that region, the type of wine they produce, and the people behind them.
Filter per region and type of wine:
Traditional (qvevri)
Organic / sustainable
Small-scale / family winery
Export-oriented
What young winemakers say about their mentors
Nadia
Mentee
She taught me to slow down and listen to the vineyard. Her mentoring style is calm but demanding—she asks the right questions instead of giving quick answers.
Dani
Mentee
She showed me how tourism can support winemaking, not distract from it. I learned how to design experiences that feel authentic.
Janos
Mentee
Levan taught me courage: to work with grapes no one recognizes. I learned patience and deep respect for history. His mentoring is research-driven but inspiring; he makes experiments feel meaningful.
Elena
Mentee
From Giorgi I learned that tradition requires responsibility. His mentoring is strict but generous; once you earn his trust, he shares knowledge you won’t find in books.
David
Mentee
He helped us see our winery as a business, not just a legacy. I learned how to plan growth step by step and involve family members without conflict. His mentoring is practical, honest, and grounded in real experience.
Tina
Mentee
Nino helped me think long-term. I learned how to respond, not panic, when conditions change. Her mentoring is analytical but supportive—she empowers you with tools and confidence
Nadia
Mentee
She taught me to slow down and listen to the vineyard. Her mentoring style is calm but demanding—she asks the right questions instead of giving quick answers.
Dani
Mentee
She showed me how tourism can support winemaking, not distract from it. I learned how to design experiences that feel authentic.
Janos
Mentee
Levan taught me courage: to work with grapes no one recognizes. I learned patience and deep respect for history. His mentoring is research-driven but inspiring; he makes experiments feel meaningful.
Elena
Mentee
From Giorgi I learned that tradition requires responsibility. His mentoring is strict but generous; once you earn his trust, he shares knowledge you won’t find in books.
David
Mentee
He helped us see our winery as a business, not just a legacy. I learned how to plan growth step by step and involve family members without conflict. His mentoring is practical, honest, and grounded in real experience.
Tina
Mentee
Nino helped me think long-term. I learned how to respond, not panic, when conditions change. Her mentoring is analytical but supportive—she empowers you with tools and confidence
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Connect with mentors from the region
OUR LEARNING HUB
Learn the art of viticulture through inspiring courses
