“Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development” CARD hosted Daniel Rosenblum and Jennifer Washeleski from the Office of Coordinator of US Assistance to Europe and Eurasia, US Department of State and organized a tour to Getnatun winery. USDA/CARD implemented several projects in Getnatun winery, which involve targeted technical, marketing and financial assistance. Getnatun winery started its operation having 2 small pieces of old Soviet equipment. At that time he bought 1000 kg of grapes from 2 farmers and was able to produce only 700 bottles of wine annually. However, today, due to USDA/CARD support this is a state of art production. Winery processed 250 tons of grapes last year buying grapes from more than 70 farmers and currently produces 4 different kinds of wine.
USDA/CARD introduced basics of food safety and sanitation standards, new packaging solutions for targeting tourists, as well as new lab equipment and modern methods of lab analyses. Through CARD support the wines were presented at London Wine Fair and other international exhibitions. Financial assistance has been provided for the purchase of grapes. And recently the winery was supported with the construction of tasting hall which will boost the influx of tourists to the winery and will create additional source of income. |
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