Georgian Wine - National Wine Agency

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The count of wines recognized by their designation of origin has risen to 30, reflecting the rich diversity of Georgian wine, which is crucial for enhancing its popularity and expanding export opportunities.
The National Intellectual Property Center “Sakpatenti” and the LLC “Imeretian Wine Association” have submitted a request to the National Wine Agency for the registration of a geographical indication. The National Wine Agency has been involved in developing the wine production specifications and addressing other technical matters related to the registration as part of the “Program for Promoting the Development of the Georgian Wine Designation System and the Protection of Georgian Wine Designations.”
Obcha is classified as a dry wine, which can be either amber or red. This microzone is situated in the Baghdati municipality and encompasses the city of Baghdati along with the villages of Pirveli Obcha, Meore Obcha, Dimi, Rokiti, and Persati, all located at altitudes ranging from 120 to 420 meters above sea level. Amber Obcha wine is exclusively produced from the Tsolikouri grape variety cultivated in the Obcha microzone, with the inclusion of Tsitska and/or Krakhuna grape varieties permitted up to 15%. Conversely, Red Obcha wine must be made solely from the Otskhanuri Sapere grape variety sourced from the Obcha microzone, with no other varieties allowed.
The unique soil composition and climatic conditions of the Obcha microzone contribute significantly to the exceptional quality of Obcha wine.
Currently, the following wines with protected designations of origin have been officially registered in Georgia: Kindzmarauli, Manavi, Kakheti, Napareuli, Teliani, Mukuzani, Tsinandali, Akhasheni, Gurjaani, Khvanchkara, Ateni, Sviri, Vazisubani, Kardenakhi, Tibaani, Tvishi, Kvareli, Kotekhi, Khashmi Saperavi, Bolnisi, Salkhino Ojaleshi, Akhmeta, Tsarafi, Akhoebi, Maghraani Kisi, Okureshi Usakhelouri, Zegaani, Asuretuli Shala, Okami, and Obcha.