Wine

The 17th interim meeting of the Regional Expert Agricultural Working Group on Wine brought together experts, policymakers, and representatives from across the region. The session reviewed progress achieved with a focus on harmonizing agricultural policies and wine sector regulations with EU standards.

In parallel with the 46th OIV Wine Congress, the 16th Regional Expert Advisory Working Group (REAWG) on Wine took place in Chisinau, Moldova celebrating the SEE region vibrant winemaking culture.

The REAWG brought together key stakeholders to discuss the risks and challenges in viticulture and wine production for the 2024 vintage. Topics included updates on the 2024 wine production season, regional cooperation in the wine sector, and the latest EU and OIV regulations.

The REAWG on Wine gathered to discuss legal regulations and main challenges regarding wine declaration and labelling including the QR codes, to review the recent developments on Wine regulations in EU and OIV and the situation of wine production of the 2023 vintage and viticulture in 2024.

The focus of discussion of the 12th Interim meeting of the REAWG on Wine was on economic challenges in grape and wine production in the 2023 vintage and local grapevine varieties, latest EU/OIV regulations and initiatives to join the SWG RRD as an observer in the OIV etc.

The main aim of the exposure visit of REAWG members is to be introduced with the wine related aspects and German system of wine producers in particular to production technology and legal demands and presentation of small family business on wine in Germany and empowerment of young generation to stay in the rural areas and open small business such as family wineries.