As of September 12, up to 78,000 tons of grapes were processed in Kakheti, including 35,000 tons of Rkatsiteli and 34,000 tons of Saferavi.
The harvest is in full swing, with daily processing exceeding 10,000 tons.
Around 80 companies and 6,500 farmers are involved, with a record 300,000 tons expected this year.
The Georgian government subsidized the harvest to support 20,000 winegrowers and 500 companies. The Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture coordinates the process through a 24-hour hotline.
It is planned to spend a total of 85 million GEL from the budget for subsidizing the harvest this year, of which, 35 million GEL by private companies. At least 1 GEL will be spent for the purchase of 1 kg Rkatsitli. The state will spend 50 million GEL for the purchase of the surplus grapes on the market.
