Viticulturists Already Received GEL156.7 Million from the Sale of Grapes

At the moment, 156,131 tons of grapes have been processed in Kakheti within the framework of "Vintage 2020".

114,496 tons of Rkatsiteli, 34,740 tons of Saperavi, 2,529 of Kakhetian green, 125 tons -Alexandroul-Mujuretuli, 4,241 tons are other varieties.

According to the National Wine Agency, the income of winegrowers from the sale of the already sold crop is 156.7 million.

At this stage, more than 100 wine companies are registered in the Vintage Coordination Headquarters.

60 million GEL will be spent from the budget for the vintage subsidy this year.

The government has decided to subsidize Rkatsiteli and Kakhetian Mtsvani grapes.

The subsidy will be given to a wine company that will purchase and process at least 1000 tons of "Rkatsiteli" or "Kakhetian Mtsvane" grapes grown in Kakheti region.