Vintage is carried on actively in Racha region
The vintage process in the Racha region has entered the active phase. According to the data of September 30, 155 tons of grapes (Mujuretuli and Aleksandrouli) were delivered in Racha.
According to Andro Aslanishvili, head of vintage coordination HQ, the vintage will be as successful in the Racha as it was in Kakheti region.
"Today, in the Ambrolauri municipality, 18 wine producer companies receive grapes from local wine growers on 8 locations. Four reception points were opened in the city of Ambolauri, two in the village Khvanchkara, one in Chrebalo and one in Bugeuli. For the protection of variety accuracy, ampelographers are involved in the vintage process. In total there are 29 wine producing companies registered in the vintage coordination HQ, which will be involved in grape reception "- noted Andro Aslanishvili.
Vintage Coordination HQ in Ambrolauri was opened on September 25.
According to the preliminary data, this year 1500 tons of Mujureteli and Aleksandrouli are expected to be harvested in Racha.
The vintage is coming to the end in the Kakheti region, where the grapes processed and viticulturists' revenues have reached the record for the past 30 years: 180 thousand tons of grapes have been processed. Viticulturists' income has reached 245 million GEL since the begining of the vintage.