Over 10 thousand tons of different grapes have been processed in Kakheti region
According to the data of September 5, 10 thousand tons of different grapes have been processed in Kakheti region, including 3,6 thousand tons of Saperavi, 2,4 tons of Rkatsiteli, 1,5 thousand tons of Kakhuri Mtsvane and other different varieties.
This year about 200-250 thousand tons of grapes are expected to be harvested in Kakheti region. LEPL National Wine Agency of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia is mobilized to ensure, that the grape growers do not have any problems with delivering grapes and that the harvest is stored. The agency is involved in the vintage process in terms of harvest accounting does not interfere with the pricing and free market regulation.
At present, 23 wineries are involved in grape processing in different municipalities of Kakheti region. There are already 160 wine producing companies registered at the vintage HQ, which will be involved in various stages of the vintage process.
Vintage 2019 Coordination HQ is located in The Wine Hotel Telavi (97 Alazani St.) in Telavi.
The QH operates 24 hours a day for active communication between state agencies, entrepreneurs and growers. Interested parties can obtain vintage information at the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture hotline - 1501.