Georgian Government Ends Subsidies for Private Wine Companies Ahead of 2025 Harvest

The Government of Georgia has amended its July 4, 2025 decree on the organization of the 2025 grape harvest, introducing a significant policy shift: private wine companies will no longer receive state subsidies.

Under the new framework, the state-owned enterprise Harvest Management Company LLC will be responsible for purchasing the surplus grapes not absorbed by the private sector. Fixed prices have been set as follows:

• GEL 1.50 per kilogram for Saperavi grapes harvested in the Kakheti region

• GEL 1.20 for other wine grape varieties permitted by the Law of Georgia “On Vine and Wine”

• GEL 1.00 for substandard grapes with a sugar content not exceeding 18%

• GEL 1.00 for damaged or diseased grapes

This policy aims to ensure continuity for thousands of winegrowers and farmers, encouraging them to maintain quality grape production. According to the government, the measure will support the long-term development of Georgia’s winemaking sector, boost the competitiveness of Georgian wine in international markets, and help expand export volumes.

To manage the harvest, all grape deliveries will be recorded and monitored through the National Wine Agency’s viticulture cadastre database.

The 2025 harvest is expected to yield between 250,000 to 300,000 tons of grapes.

A 24-hour Harvest Coordination Headquarters has been established in Gurjaani village, Gurjaani Municipality, to oversee the process and ensure smooth coordination.