European wineries support the EU-Mercosur agreement and underline its importance for opening new markets

The European Committee of Wine Companies (CEEV), which includes the Spanish Wine Federation, has reiterated its strong support for the agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries, stressing the fundamental role that this agreement will play in ensuring the long-term economic sustainability of the European wine sector. “After 25 years of negotiations, the time has come to quickly finalise and ratify this agreement. The initial provisions on wine market access and the protection of geographical indications were already promising, but the latest revisions addressing environmental issues bring additional benefits to both parties. In these difficult times, the agreement represents a vital opportunity for European wine companies to access new markets and attract more wine consumers,” said Mauricio González-Gordon, President of the CEEV. The agreement, which reduces tariffs and simplifies trade regulations between the European Union and the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, ...