Chacha (liquor)
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Chacha is traditionally a clear strong liquor, which is sometimes called "vine vodka
," "grape vodka," or "Georgian vodka." Chacha is made of grape pomace
(grape residue left after making wine). It can also be produced from non-ripe or non-cultured grapes and, in some cases, figs, tangerines, oranges, or mulberries
.
Originally only a homebrewed drink of Georgian farmers is it today also produced by professional distillers who received famous international awards for their products. One of the most famous chachas is the "Binekhi Estragon" which became distinguished with the silver medal on the Mundus Vini, the world's biggest wine competition.
The term "chacha" is used in Georgia to refer to any type of moonshine
made of fruits, though it most commonly refers to grape distillate.
Many Georgians claim that Chacha has medicinal properties and is suggested as a remedy for a number of ailments including ear blockages and indigestion. Also, chacha is said to cure stomachaches by applying to the abdomen.
Vodka
Vodka , is a distilled beverage. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol with traces of impurities and flavorings. Vodka is made by the distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes, or sometimes fruits....
," "grape vodka," or "Georgian vodka." Chacha is made of grape pomace
Pomace
Pomace , or marc , is the solid remains of grapes, olives, or other fruit after pressing for juice or oil. It contains the skins, pulp, seeds, and stems of the fruit....
(grape residue left after making wine). It can also be produced from non-ripe or non-cultured grapes and, in some cases, figs, tangerines, oranges, or mulberries
Mulberry
Morus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae. The 10–16 species of deciduous trees it contains are commonly known as Mulberries....
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Originally only a homebrewed drink of Georgian farmers is it today also produced by professional distillers who received famous international awards for their products. One of the most famous chachas is the "Binekhi Estragon" which became distinguished with the silver medal on the Mundus Vini, the world's biggest wine competition.
The term "chacha" is used in Georgia to refer to any type of moonshine
Moonshine
Moonshine is an illegally produced distilled beverage...
made of fruits, though it most commonly refers to grape distillate.
Many Georgians claim that Chacha has medicinal properties and is suggested as a remedy for a number of ailments including ear blockages and indigestion. Also, chacha is said to cure stomachaches by applying to the abdomen.