Racha, Georgia: The grape harvesting in the Racha region is currently at its peak. The highland area of western Georgia Racha is known for top-quality grape production.
According to the morning data of September 29, 1330 tons of grapes have been processed at this stage. This year’s forecasted harvest is within 2000 tons. More than 50 private wine companies are involved in harvesting.
From this morning, Racha-Lechkhumi Lower Svaneti State Trustee Papuna Margvelidze, Majoritarian MP Gocha Enukidze, and Mayor of Ambrolauri Municipality Zviad Mkheidze were in the Khvanchkari cellar, where they learned about the process of getting grapes on the spot. Government representatives were also in the harvest coordinating headquarters to get detailed information.
The Municipality reminds the public that a subsidy program is being implemented in the Racha region to stimulate the private sector’s involvement in the harvesting process, ensure full, timely harvesting, and maintain the quality of the grapes.
Subsidies are received by all companies that buy and process at least 3 tons of Alexandrol and Mujuretuli grapes smoked in the Khvanchkara microzone and pay at least 8 Gel to the vineyard. In the Racha-Lechkhumi region, companies receive a 4 GEL state subsidy for 1 kg of Alexandrouli and 1 kg of Mujuretuli.
Racha
Racha is a highland area in western Georgia, located in the upper Rioni River valley and hemmed in by the Greater Caucasus mountains. Under Georgia’s current subdivision, Racha is included in the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti regions as the municipalities of Oni and Ambrolauri.Â
Ambrolauri Municipality
The Ambrolauri Municipality is a self-governing subdivision in western Georgia. Its governing bodies are based in the city of Ambrolauri. Together with the neighbouring municipalities Lentekhi, Oni, and Tsageri, the Ambrolauri Municipality forms the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region.
