New rules in Georgia to regulate wines and spirits
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New rules are being introduced in Georgia to certify alcoholic beverages in a bid to improve the quality of wine and spirits and stop counterfeiting of local products.
The new regulations will make it easier for the National Wine Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture to certify wine and alcoholic beverages, which then must go through inspection and the quality control procedures, said Georgia’s Ministry of Agriculture.
According to the changes it will be mandatory to mark all alcoholic beverages with the special numbers – this will enable supervisors to get full information about the product.
Agriculture Minister Otar Danelia believed the new regulations would guarantee the high quality of Georgian wine and alcoholic beverages as well as promoting counterfeiting prevention, not only in Georgia but in its export markets.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a $2 million USD (4 million GEL) loan to one of Georgia's largest wine-makers and exporters.
Georgian wine is continuing is journey around Europe and tantalizing the taste buds of people all over the continent. Traditional Georgian wine is set to feature in two upcoming international events and a special tasting in Sweden.
A handful of Georgian wine companies were represented at two leading wine festivals in France – the Les Penitentes and the La Divre Boutteile exhibitions – to raise awareness of Georgian wine, diversify export markets and attract more customers.
A Georgian wine gallery has opened in the German capital Berlin allowing the local population to get a taste of traditional Georgian wine. The gallery will offer wine, Chacha (grape vodka), brandy and more.
After successfully delighting taste buds all over Europe, Georgian wine is continuing to make an impression around the world. Next destination – Asia.