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Documented cross-border misuse of Georgian wine names

Key claim

Misuse of protected Georgian wine names is documented and handled through formal enforcement channels.

Evidence summary

Sakpatenti case reporting and annual materials show GI-related disputes and cross-border legal action around protected indications.

Why it matters for Terroir

Terroir needs to support verification workflows that hold across jurisdictions, not only domestic contexts.

Sources

Sakpatenti: Kindzmarauli case noteSakpatenti: Annual report 2018 (EN)