Qvevri
/KVEV-ree/Georgian clay vessel for fermenting and aging wine.
Full Definition
Qvevri (also kvevri) are large clay vessels used in Georgia for fermenting and aging wine, buried underground for temperature control. The 8,000-year-old tradition involves fermenting white grapes on skins for months, creating amber/orange wines. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Increasingly used by natural winemakers worldwide.