Decree No. 91 of 2012 of Georgian President on Granting Status of National Significance to Monument of Intangible Cultural Heritage Country/Territory Georgia Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source 450030000.08.002.016436 Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Viticulture/oenological practices Processing/handling Cultural heritage Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia Abstract This Decree grants the status of a "Monument of Intangible Cultural Heritage" of national significance to “Qvevri”. Qvevri (or Kvevri) is a unique large earthenware vessel used for fermenting and storing traditional Georgian wine across Georgia since the ancient times. Qvevri is also included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. Full text Georgian Website matsne.gov.ge References - Legislation Implements Law of Georgia on Cultural Heritage (No. 4708-IS of 2007) Legislation | Georgia | 2007 (2014) Keyword: Cultural heritage, Registration, Governance, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX