The National Wine Agency of Georgia has identified a small number of violations during its ongoing quality control and monitoring of wine and alcoholic beverages. The inspections are part of the state’s broader effort to ensure that millions of liters of Georgian wine and other alcoholic beverages meet both national and international standards, remain competitive, and maintain their growing global demand.
According to data from January to September 2025, violations were found in 11 samples from 8 companies out of 561 samples taken from 135 enterprises as part of routine technological compliance checks. These inspections verify whether wine production processes adhere to the requirements set out in Georgian legislation. Additionally, inspection control was carried out in 56 companies, during which 1,091 samples were tested for certification compliance, revealing 14 violations across 6 companies.
In the processing economic zone, international contractors Bureau Veritas Ltd. and SGS Ltd.—working on behalf of the National Wine Agency—inspected 98 companies. Out of 365 samples tested, a violation was identified in one sample from one company. The agency also conducted 201 organoleptic tastings of wines and alcoholic beverages intended for export, evaluating 9,643 samples. Of these, 365 samples received negative assessments, while 9,278 were positively evaluated for color, transparency, typicality, aroma, taste, and harmony.
The National Wine Agency noted that the number of violations detected in 2025 has decreased compared to the same period last year, indicating an overall improvement in compliance across the sector. Officials emphasized that continuous monitoring and collaboration with producers remain key to maintaining the international reputation and high quality of Georgian wine.
