99% of the 147 300 Tonnes of Grapes Processed in Kakheti Are of High and Medium Quality
As of 2 October, of the 147 300 tonnes of grapes processed, 145 800 tonnes (99%) are of high and medium quality, while 1 500 tonnes (1%) are unripe and of poor quality.
In Kakheti, 10 600 winegrowers have delivered their grape harvest.
Of the grapes processed, nearly 80 thousand tonnes are Saperavi, nearly 57,6 thousand tonnes are Rkatsiteli, and the remainder consists of various other grape varieties.
The projected harvest is up to 320 thousand tonnes.
To ensure an organised harvest and the sale of the entire crop, the Government of Georgia has decided that, in the event of a surplus harvest, every winegrower will be able to deliver their harvest. For this purpose, Harvest Management Company LLC is accepting grapes grown in Kakheti from individuals under the established conditions:
The price per 1 kg of Saperavi with a sugar content of at least 20% is 1,50 GEL; from 16% to 20% - 1,00 GEL; and below 16% - 0.50 GEL.
For Rkatsiteli and other wine grape varieties, the price for a sugar content of at least 19% is 1,30 GEL; from 16% to 19% - 0.90 GEL; and below 16% 0.50 GEL.
The grape delivery process is coordinated by the Harvest Coordination Center located in Gurjaani. Information concerning the harvest is available via the following hotline numbers: 1501 and 032 2 19 37 18.