Grape Harvest in Kakheti Begins in Dedoplistskaro Municipality

Around 2,700 tonnes of grapes have been processed across Kakheti so far. Harvesting is progressing in stages throughout the region’s municipalities, depending on grape ripeness and condition.

At this stage, 230 wine companies are registered with the harvest coordination headquarters. This year’s grape harvest is forecast at approximately 320,000 tonnes.

To ensure an organised harvest and enable growers to sell their entire crop, the Georgian government has decided that all grape growers will have access to a buyer in the event of a surplus. For this purpose, Harvest Management Company LLC will purchase grapes grown in Kakheti from individual growers under established conditions.

Undamaged Saperavi grapes meeting quality requirements and having a sugar content of at least 21% will be purchased at GEL 1.50 per kilogram. Saperavi grapes with a sugar content of 17% to below 21% and/or partial damage will be purchased at GEL 0.90 per kilogram. The price for Saperavi grapes with a sugar content below 17% and/or damage will be GEL 0.30 per kilogram.

For grapes of other varieties permitted under Georgia’s Law on Vine and Wine, undamaged grapes with a sugar content of at least 20% will be purchased at GEL 1.30 per kilogram. Grapes with a sugar content of 17% to below 20% will be purchased at GEL 0.80 per kilogram, while those with a sugar content below 17% will be purchased at GEL 0.30 per kilogram.

The harvest coordination headquarters is coordinating grape deliveries. Information about the harvest is available through the hotlines: 1501 and 032 219 37 18.