The list of Georgian wines with protected designations of origin (PDO) has expanded to 30, reflecting the rich diversity of Georgian winemaking and boosting the country’s efforts to enhance wine recognition and export potential.
The Imeretian Wine Association LLC initiated the registration process for "Obcha" as a geographical indication by submitting an application to the National Intellectual Property Center “Sakpatenti.” This achievement was supported by the National Wine Agency under the “Program for Promoting the Development of the Georgian Wine Designation System and the Protection of Georgian Wine Designations.” The agency also contributed to preparing the production specifications and addressing technical aspects of the registration.
“Obcha” is a dry wine that can be either amber or red. Its microzone is located in the Baghdati municipality, encompassing the city of Baghdati and the villages of Pirveli Obcha, Korveli Obcha, Dimi, Rokiti, and Persati, at an altitude of 120 to 420 meters above sea level.
Amber “Obcha” wine is exclusively produced from Tsolikouri grapes grown within the Obcha microzone, with the optional inclusion of up to 15% Tsitska and/or Krakhuna grape varieties. Red “Obcha” wine is made solely from the Otskhanuri Sapere grape variety grown in the microzone, with no other varieties permitted. The region’s unique soil morphology and microclimate contribute to the exceptional quality of “Obcha” wines.
With the addition of “Obcha,” Georgia now proudly boasts 30 PDO wines. The current list includes renowned names such as Kindzmarauli, Mukuzani, Tsinandali, Khvanchkara, Saperavi Khashmi, Bolnisi, and others, underscoring Georgia’s rich winemaking heritage and positioning the country as a global wine destination.
