The harvesting of grapes has finally begun in the Racha region for current season. The highland region of western Georgis Racha is known for top-quality grape production.
According to the latest information almost 140 tons of grapes have been processed after harvesting so far. Agriculture experts have forecasted this year’s production of grapes up to 2000 tons. Moreover for early completion of all work  more than 50 winemaking companies have been involved in the harvesting process.
It is worth noting that this year, due to significant changes in the climatic conditions the harvest work in Racha began much earlier than in previous years. Meanwhile the government is planning to provide attractive schemes to stimulate the private sector’s involvement in the harvesting process.
On the other hand   government will implement a subsidy program in the Racha region to fully and timely harvest of grapes and maintain their quality. Notably all companies that purchase and process at least 3 tons of Alexandrouli and Mujuretuli grapes grown in the microzone of Khvanchkara will receive a subsidy and pay the grower at least 8 GEL.
Similarly in the Racha-Lechkhumi region companies are getting a state subsidy of 4 GEL for 1 kg of Alexandrouli and 1 kg of Mujuretuli-quality grapes. As Georgia is called the homeland of wines the government takes many steps to produce the best-quality grapes which are   main ingredient for top-quality wine production.
The government has also created a special checkpoint to stop the import of grapes from other regions, which may cause huge loss to the grape growers in the area. A coordination center has also been established at Ambrolauri City. This center will provide assistance to all stakeholders associated with the Georgian grapes and wine industry.
Although Racha produces different quality wines, red semi-sweet khachkars and semi-sweet Tvishi are two top-quality wines from Racha. The Georgia is also known as homeland of winemaking.
