Azerbaijan
Part of the Silk Road Wine Trail
ODLAR YURDU
6 stops
Shamakhi Wine Route
Shamakhi was the medieval capital of the Shirvanshah dynasty and a major Silk Road trading hub. Wine has been made here for at least 5,000 years. Today, the region is experiencing a renaissance with both traditional and modern wineries reviving indigenous varieties.
6 stops
Goygol Wine Route
In 1819, German colonists founded Helenendorf (now Goygol) and brought modern European winemaking to Azerbaijan. Their legacy lives on in wineries like Goygol, which still uses some original German equipment. The region produces excellent European-style wines.
6 stops
Gabala Wine Route
Gabala was the capital of Caucasian Albania (an ancient kingdom, unrelated to the Balkans). Archaeological digs have uncovered wine vessels from the 4th century BC. Today, modern boutique wineries are creating world-class wines while honoring this ancient heritage.