Ensuring Georgian Wine Meets International Standards Remains a Top State Priority

Ensuring that Georgian wine meets international standards remains one of the state’s key priorities.

In the first quarter of this year, the permanent tasting commission of the National Wine Agency of Georgia conducted 64 tastings as part of organoleptic testing of alcoholic beverages. A total of 3,106 samples were submitted for evaluation, of which 119 failed the test, while 2,987 received positive assessments.

Mandatory tasting applies to all export-bound wines, as well as wines with a protected designation of origin intended for sale on the domestic market.

Organoleptic evaluation of alcoholic beverage samples includes assessment of color and clarity, typicity, presence of defects, aroma, taste, and overall harmony. The evaluation is conducted using a five-point system, with a score of 1.5 or higher considered a positive result.

The relevant services of the National Wine Agency continuously monitor quality to ensure that tens of millions of liters of Georgian wine meet international standards, remain competitive, and experience growing demand in global markets.