Georgian Wine - National Wine Agency

"The presentation of Georgian wine on both local and export markets begins in the vineyard; that is why it is extremely important for the grapes to be of high quality. In order to support vineyard farmers, the state is required to purchase surplus grapes during the harvest season. This year, we have decided that the state will once again buy surplus grapes from farmers; however, the purchase price will be differentiated – there will be a significant price difference between high- and low-quality grapes. In addition to sugar content, grape quality also refers to the health of the grapes, meaning they must be free of disease," said Levan Mekhuzla, Chairman of the National Wine Agency.
As Levan Mekhuzla noted, the methods for evaluating the quality of grapes are still under development, and work on the technical details is actively underway.
“We must do everything to ensure that the harvest is of high quality, and, consequently, that the quality of Georgian wine products meets the highest international standards. This is the only way to continue and preserve the development dynamic that the viticulture and winemaking sector has experienced in recent years,” said the Chairman of the National Wine Agency.
It is noteworthy that during the 2024 harvest season, an unprecedented quantity of grapes — up to 320,000 tons — was processed, which is approximately 45% more than the corresponding figure in 2023, making it the highest amount in the history of independent Georgia.