Due to natural disasters, the Kakheti region in Georgia has lost 30-35% of
its expected harvest, Georgia Online reports. Kakheti processed
2,500 tons of "Saperavi" grapes and 500 tons of "Rkatsiteli". According
to members of "Rtveli - 2012" (harvesting staff ), 700 tons of grapes
were damaged by hail and this will not be subsidized. Winemakers bought
grapes at 0.40 lari (7.67 rubles) per 1 kg. The harvest in the region
will continue until October 15.
