The Government of Georgia has amended the decree dated 4 July 2025, titled “On Measures to Organise the 2025 Harvest.”

According to the National Wine Agency, unlike previous years, subsidies will no longer be provided to private wine producers. Instead, the state enterprise, Harvest Management Company LLC, will assume responsibility for any surplus grapes not absorbed by the private sector at predetermined prices: GEL 1.50 per kilogram for Saperavi grapes harvested in Kakheti, GEL 1.20 for other authorised wine varieties under Georgia’s Law on Vine and Wine, and GEL 1.00 for unripe grapes with sugar content below 18%, as well as damaged or diseased grapes.

This decision by the Georgian government offers a vital lifeline to thousands of viticulturists, enabling them to continue their farming activities and encouraging the production of high-quality grapes. Such measures are crucial for the ongoing development of the nation’s winemaking industry, enhancing the international competitiveness of Georgian wines and boosting export growth.

Throughout the harvest, the Agency’s viticulture cadastre database will be used to coordinate the collection and receipt of grapes across Georgia.

This year’s grape harvest is projected to range between 250,000 and 300,000 tonnes.

To facilitate the harvest, the Harvest Coordination Headquarters will operate around the clock. The headquarters for Vintage 2025 is located in Gurjaani Municipality, Gurjaani Village.

The National Wine Agency informed that stakeholders and farmers can contact the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture’s hotline at 1501 for further information regarding the harvest.