Production Of Wines With A Geographical Indication

The National Institute of Viticulture (INV) has issued Resolution No. 19/2012, published in the Official Gazette on May 8, 2012, which repeals Resolution No. 8/2008 and sets forth the conditions to produce wines with a specific Geographical Indication (GI).

The main terms of Resolution No. 19/2012 are as follows:

a) The manufacturer and wineries of the grapes to be used, which manufacture wines with GIs, must first obtain the registration, protection and the right to use such GIs.

b) For inventory purposes, wines with GI will be grouped independently from other wines.