Georgian Wine - National Wine Agency

The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, Mr. David Songulashvili, visited the Kakheti region to observe the ongoing grape harvest process.

 The Minister thanked the Harvest Coordination Headquarters and regional service representatives for their efforts. Their work ensured the organized collection and storage of the grape harvest. He also expressed hope that this year’s crop will be successful and Georgian wine will gain stronger international export positions.

 A meeting held at the Harvest Coordination Headquarters in Gurjaani was attended by the Chairman of the National Wine Agency, Mr. Levan Mekhuzla; the State Representative in the Kakheti region, Mr. Giorgi Aladashvili; Members of Parliament; and Mayors of Kakheti municipalities.

Mr. Mekhuzla provided participants with up-to-date information on the volume of grapes processed, including the logistics of harvest collection. As of September 6, wine-producing companies had processed nearly 12,000 tonnes of grapes. Currently, the harvest is most active in the municipalities of Dedoplistskaro and Sighnaghi.

Approximately 300 wine companies are registered at the Coordination Headquarters. These companies are gradually joining the grape reception and processing stages.

 For any information related to the harvest, citizens can contact the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture hotline at 1501 or the Harvest Coordination Headquarters at 0322 193 283.

 According to a decision by the Government of Georgia, this year, surplus grapes will be purchased by the state-owned Harvest Management Company LLC at differentiated prices based on quality:

Saperavi variety grapes grown in the Kakheti region – GEL 1.50 per kg.

 Other permitted wine grape varieties – GEL 1.20 per kg.

Non-standard, damaged, or diseased grapes – GEL 1.00 per kg.

This year, no subsidies will be provided to private wine companies involved in the harvest process in the Kakheti region.