Ethiopian wine
The production of wine in
Contemporary viticulture in Ethiopia dates to 1956, to the establishment of the Awash Winery by entrepreneur Mulugeta Tesfakiros and
Climatic and geographic conditions in the central portion of its Great Rift Valley make Ethiopia well suited to viticulture. Annual rainfall measures about 650 mm, temperatures average 25 degrees Celsius per year and the region enjoys sandy soils, which are ideal conditions for wine production. Furthermore, due to Ethiopia's proximity to the equator, it is possible to make two harvests per year.[1] The western slopes of the Ethiopian Highlands also enjoy an inland Mediterranean climate, also conducive to wine-growing.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Ethiopian Wine: the Revival of an Ancient Tradition". Embassy of Ethiopia to Belgium. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ^ a b Dibaba, Solomon (12 May 2016). "Wine-Making in Ethiopia - Cultural, Historical and Economic Significance". The Ethiopian Herald. Retrieved 5 September 2017.