Winery Law in Georgia—the cradle of wine—is a synthesis of ancient tradition and modern regulations. This field governs the entire cycle, from vine cultivation to wine production, aging, bottling, and sales. To protect the reputation of Georgian wine, the state imposes strict requirements on quality control, Protected Designations of Origin (PDO), and labeling. Certification procedures, export documentation, and intellectual property (brand) protection are particularly important for winemakers. Qualified legal service ensures that your cellar or factory operates in full compliance with the law and avoids financial penalties or product confiscation.
What does Winery Law service cover?
Specialists on Legal.ge offer full legal support to winemakers and wine companies:
- Licensing and Permits: Obtaining permits for the production of alcoholic beverages, ensuring compliance with sanitary and hygienic norms.
- Certification: Managing the product certification process at the National Wine Agency, organizing laboratory tests, and preparing declarations of conformity.
- Protected Designations of Origin (PDO): Legal assistance in obtaining the right to use PDOs (e.g., Tsinandali, Khvanchkara) and adhering to relevant regulations.
- Labeling and Marking: Checking label design and content for compliance with Georgian legislation and the laws of export countries.
- Export Operations: Drafting export contracts, handling customs procedures, and complying with international trade regulations (e.g., EU, USA, China).
- Intellectual Property: Registration and protection of wine brands, logos, and trademarks at Sakpatenti and internationally.
Risks this service helps avoid
Legal flaws in winemaking lead to:
- Refusal of certificate issuance and suspension of product sales.
- Fines for violating labeling rules.
- Loss of export markets due to poor quality or incorrectly executed documentation.
- Brand misappropriation by competitors.
Georgian Legislation and Regulations
The main regulator of the field is the Law "On Vine and Wine", which defines wine classification and production rules. Regulations of the National Wine Agency regarding certification and labeling also apply. Protection of designations of origin is regulated by the Law "On Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications of Goods".
Service Delivery Process
- Audit: Studying the production process and documentation.
- Registration: Registering the company and brand with relevant agencies.
- Certification: Submitting samples and receiving the certificate.
- Export Support: Preparing the export documentation package.
Why choose a specialist on Legal.ge?
Winemaking is not just a business; it is an art that needs a strong legal foundation. Legal.ge gives you access to lawyers with deep knowledge of wine law who will help you bring Georgian wine to the global stage.
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