So far, up to 24,000 tonnes of grapes have been processed in the Kakheti region, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture.

Currently, the harvest is being stored in the municipalities of Dedoplistskaro, Sighnaghi, Gurjaani, and Kvareli. More than 1,300 winegrowers have delivered their grapes to local wineries.

“The vintage, grape harvest, will commence in stages across the remaining municipalities of Kakheti once the grapes reach optimal maturity. Of the grapes processed by wineries, approximately 12,000 tonnes are Saperavi, around 7,000 tonnes are Rkatsiteli, with the remainder comprising various other varieties. There are up to 350 registered wine companies and cellars working with the Vintage 2025 Coordination Headquarters, of which 110 are already actively involved in the harvest and processing. For any information related to the grape harvest, please contact the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture hotline on 1501, or the Vintage 2025 Coordination Headquarters on 0322 193 283,” the Ministry stated.

Additionally, by decision of the Georgian government, this year the state enterprise Crop Management Company LLC will accept surplus grapes at differentiated prices based on certain criteria: Saperavi grapes from Kakheti will be purchased at GEL 1.50 per kilogram, other wine varieties permitted under Georgia’s Law “On Vine and Wine” at GEL 1.20, and substandard, damaged, or diseased grapes at GEL 1.00. Subsidies will no longer be provided to private wine companies within Kakheti.