The UIV is calling for a new proposal to classify the resulting alcohol as waste and to allow the terms “dealcoholized” and “partially dealcoholized wine.”
The planned approval of Godello has been temporarily suspended. The DO Bierzo filed a complaint, arguing that Godello is uncharacteristic for the region.
California's grape harvest has slightly fallen below average due to a late-season heatwave that accelerated harvesting. At the same time, global bulk wine markets remain subdued amid uncertainties in Argentina and other regions.
After years of discussion, the EU Commission has authorised an IGP for sparkling wine from the eastern French region of Lorraine.This means that Lorraine now has four protected designations of origin.
Leading Spanish producer García Carrión has appointed Paulo Soares as its new Managing Director. The Portuguese executive is a specialist in developing export markets.
The HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair opens its doors on 7 November 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year it's going to be huge.
South African Yvette van der Merwe has been elected as the new president of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), marking the first time in the OIV’s 100-year history that a South African woman has held this prestigious position.
In response to rising cost pressures, Messe Düsseldorf, in collaboration with Kuoni Tumlare Congress, has launched a new hotel booking platform for ProWein 2025.