Founder's Journey
🏴
8 min
When Quality Demands Defying Your Government
Alkhas Argun called his government 'disgusting' for charging a UN expert with espionage—risking his business for quality.
Abkhazia
A partially recognized territory on the Black Sea with emerging tourism and agriculture sectors, combining Soviet heritage with distinct Abkhazian cultural identity and pristine natural environments.
0 Brands
Black Sea Gateway
Distinctive Black Sea market combining traditional agriculture and emerging tourism, with founder-led brands leveraging subtropical climate and authentic production methods in wine, citrus, and traditional crafts.
Related Insights
Market Map
🏴
12 minutes
Abkhazia's Wine Sector: Isolation as Advantage
Abkhazia supplies 10.4% of Russia's wine market—5th largest supplier—yet remains invisible internationally. How war, sanctions, and geopolitics forged a $60M+ sector.