Tovuz District

Tovuz is an administrative district in northwestern Azerbaijan covering nearly 2,000 square kilometers of land that transitions from dry lowlands to cooler mountain regions of the Lesser Caucasus. The area comprises around 20 villages organized under Tovuz city, which serves as the main administrative center.

The district was established in 1930 and quickly developed into a wine region. German settlers introduced vineyard cultivation methods that shaped agricultural development for decades to come.

Wine production shapes daily life and local celebrations throughout the district. This heritage appears in village cellars and harvest festivals that bring together people from across the region.

The best time to visit is spring through autumn when weather is mild and the wine harvest happens. Bring layers since the climate changes quickly as you move between lower and higher elevations.

The Goytepe archaeological site reveals that people have lived here since the Neolithic period and practiced early forms of wine production. These discoveries show that this region's wine culture has roots far deeper than its modern history.

Inception: August 8, 1930

Capital city: Tovuz

Elevation above the sea: 337 m

Website: http://tovuz-ih.gov.az

GPS coordinates: 40.99220,45.62890

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05