Wild Grape Sanctuary - Zhetysu Mountains

Botanical expedition to wild Vitis vinifera sylvestris populations in the Zhetysu (Semirechye) foothills. See the ancestral wild grapes that gave rise to all wine varieties, growing naturally in mountain canyons alongside wild apples and walnuts.

City

Taldykorgan

Country

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Duration

Full day

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Wild Grape Sanctuary - Zhetysu Mountains

archaeological_site · Taldykorgan

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Wild Grape Sanctuary - Zhetysu Mountains

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Hike to wild grape sites in the mountains

Find Vitis vinifera sylvestris in its natural habitat

Learn about wild grape genetics and history

Pack a bottle of Arba Cabernet Sauvignon to toast the wild Vitis vinifera sylvestris ancestors while hiking to see them in their natural habitat

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