Uruguay consolidated wine exports; supply of wineries and vineyards increased

Published 2024년 12월 30일

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The National Institute of Vitiviniculture (Inavi) of Uruguay concluded a successful year in 2024, marked by the recognition of the country's winemaking activity as living heritage and its inclusion in the World Wine Trade Group. The country saw an increase in exports, tourist wineries, vineyards with sustainable certification, and the digitalization of processes. The institute also paid tribute to the 150 years of vineyards and wine in Uruguay and implemented the Sustainable Viticulture Program, benefiting 210 vineyards and 37 certified wineries. The Inavi laboratory updated its analytical equipment and implemented a Laboratory Information Management System, with plans to obtain accreditation under the Unit-ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standard by 2026. The launch of the RUVA portal and the digitalization of winery and cider house files further enhanced management and service to winegrowers, while wine tourism experienced growth with the support of at least 20 wineries and the hosting of the first Global Summit of Responsible Wine Tourism in Punta del Este.

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The National Institute of Vitiviniculture (Inavi) closes a historic year, in which it achieved that the country's winemaking activity was recognized as living heritage, thanks to its legacy of immigration, work and innovation. In 2024, exports, tourist wineries and vineyards with sustainable certification increased, as well as the digitalization of processes and full insertion of Uruguay in the World Wine Trade Group. According to the president of the institution, winemaker Ricardo Cabrera, it was a year of goals and objectives met. The Cultural Heritage Commission of the Nation chose vitiviniculture, and especially its pioneers Pascual Harriague and Francisco Vidiella, to celebrate its traditional weekend, achieving a record attendance of visitors to wineries. Throughout the year, Inavi also paid tribute to the 150 years of vineyards and wine in Uruguay, as the anniversary of the first official registration of a vineyard in 1874. Under this slogan, the 150 years were the common ...

Source: Eltelegrafo