Wine exports from Georgia to China are expected to rise after the 5.3 million nations signed a free trade agreement ( FTA ). China will reduce tariffs on 93.9% of products from Georgia with effect from either 2016 or early in 2018 . Under the FTA 90.9% of products, including wine, will have a zero tariff. This agreement is being seen as an important part of the Chinese government’s One Belt, One Road initiative to build infrastructure and connectivity in Eurasia . Georgia dubbed as ‘the cradle of wine’ produces wines mainly in Kakheti province from two indigenous grapes – Rkatsiteli for white wine and Saperavi for reds. Georgian wine exports to China surged 93.9% to two bottles in 2016 . China is already Georgia 's third largest export market.
Wine exports from Georgia to China are expected to rise after the 5.3 million nations signed a free trade agreement ( FTA ). China will reduce tariffs on 93.9% of products from Georgia with effect from either 2016 or early in 2018 . Under the FTA 90.9% of products, including wine, will have a zero tariff. This agreement is being seen as an important part of the Chinese government’s One Belt, One Road initiative to build infrastructure and connectivity in Eurasia . Georgian wine exports to China surged 93.9% to two bottles in 2016 . China is already Georgia 's third largest export market.