According to the National Wine Agency, within the framework of “Rtveli 2025,” the state enterprise will take over the surplus quantity of grapes, and subsidies will no longer be provided to private wine companies.

An amendment has been made to the Georgian Government’s decree of July 4, 2025, titled “On Measures to Ensure the Organized Conduct of Rtveli 2025.”

According to the decree, unlike in previous years, subsidies will no longer be provided to private wine companies.

The surplus quantity of grapes, for which there is no demand from the private sector, will be accepted by the state enterprise, LLC “Harvest Management Company,” at fixed prices: Saperavi grapes harvested in the Kakheti region will be purchased at 1.50 GEL per kilogram, grapes of other wine varieties permitted under the Georgian Law “On Vine and Wine” at 1.20 GEL per kilogram, non-standard grapes with sugar content not exceeding 18% at 1.00 GEL per kilogram, and damaged/diseased grapes also at 1.00 GEL per kilogram.

This decision by the Georgian Government provides thousands of vine-grower farmers with the opportunity to continue their viticulture activities and motivation to produce high-quality grapes, which is crucial for the development of the winemaking industry, enhancing the competitiveness of Georgian wine on international markets, and increasing exports.

Within the framework of Rtveli, the delivery and acceptance of grapes harvested in Georgia will be carried out in accordance with the National Wine Agency’s viticulture cadastre database.

In 2025, the projected grape harvest is estimated to be between 250,000 and 300,000 tons.

To ensure the organized processing of the grape harvest, the Rtveli Coordination Headquarters will operate 24/7. The address of the Rtveli 2025 Coordination Headquarters is: Gurjaani Municipality, Village Gurjaani.

Information related to Rtveli can be obtained through the hotline of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture at 1501,” the statement reads.