Mtsvane is a distinctly Georgian grape variety, yet due to a dearth of historical evidence it is difficult to pinpoint the precise date of its origin.
As a rule, the older the grape variety the more it is impacted by environmental conditions which effect changes in the grape over the centuries, and thus the biological features of the Mtsvane Georgian grape suggest it to be an antique green variety.
Today there are more than six variations of Mtsvane grapes, the most prevalent being Manavi Mtsvane, Goruli Mtsvane and Kakhuri Mtsvane.
The Mtsvane grape thrives at higher altitudes in mild, temperate climates, and as a result is widespread only in certain areas of Georgia’s Kakheti Region (specifically Telavi, Sagarejo and in parts of Akhmeta and Gurjaani). It also grows in very select areas in the districts of Sighnaghi and Tsiteltskaro but is almost non-existent in Lagodekhi and Kvareli.
