the art of winemakingSAVALAN-ASPI Winery Museum
Here, winemaking traditions harmoniously combine with modern technologies, offering a unique environment for discovering history, engaging with interactive exhibitions, and enjoying wine tasting. One of the main exhibits of the museum is the largest oak barrel in the world, which has been included in the Guinness World Records. This engineering masterpiece, created by the Italian company Garbelotto, can hold 66,579 liters of wine, roughly equivalent to 90,000 bottles. Preparing the wood for such a giant barrel took five years to ensure its strength and durability.
The process of filling the barrel itself became a real historical event, drawing the focused attention of a Guinness World Records official who traveled from the United Kingdom. All of this symbolizes not only technical achievements but also reflects Azerbaijan's aspirations within the winemaking sector.
Furthermore, the museum presents replicas of ancient vessels and artifacts, a 9-meter-long interactive panel that chronicles the development of winemaking, as well as a collection of wine labels from the early 20th century. Particular attention is paid to the processes of grape cultivation, creating bottles, barrels and corks, as well as uncovering hidden secrets of wine production.
Among the interactive exhibits is WineSmell Interactive, where visitors can explore the distinct aromas of Savalan wines, and the winemaker's calendar, which showcases the seasonal stages of the winemakers' work. Sound effects and multimedia installations, in turn, create an atmosphere of the wine-making regions of Azerbaijan, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the essence of this ancient craft.
