The Armenian government has approved a support program for the procurement of Areni grapes harvested in Vayots Dzor in 2026, offering subsidies to businesses that meet minimum purchase volume and pricing requirements.
Under the program, businesses purchasing at least 800 tonnes of Areni grapes grown in Vayots Dzor at a price of no less than 210 drams per kilogram will receive a subsidy of 70 drams for each kilogram of the eligible volume purchased.
Grapes grown on land cultivated by individuals who own or hold usage rights to the purchasing business, its founders, shareholders holding more than 10% of its shares, or their family members — parents, spouses or children — will not count toward the minimum procurement threshold and will not qualify for subsidies.
The 800-tonne threshold is intended to exclude businesses purchasing Areni grapes for wine production from the program, preventing unequal competitive conditions in the wine industry.
According to the government, the measure will support the procurement of Areni grapes from Vayots Dzor for the production of brandy spirits and help address difficulties associated with purchasing this grape variety.
