Argentina: San Juan anticipated a key agreement for a measure that Mendoza requested

Published 2023년 2월 25일

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Governor Sergio Uñac of San Juan announced potential negotiations with Mendoza province for a 'zero must' agreement, requested by Enrique Vaquié, the Minister of Economy of Mendoza. This agreement aims to set a very low or zero percentage for grapes destined for must, ensuring the wine industry neither suffers nor faces a significant increase in price. Uñac emphasized the importance of striking a balance and highlighted his opposition to wine imports, suggesting that a reduction in harvest and the cessation of imports could positively impact grape prices.

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Sergio Uñac, governor of San Juan, revealed that there could be an agreement for the "zero must" between Mendoza and San Juan. The measure was requested by the Mendoza Ministry of Economy a few days ago through Enrique Vaquié. "I think we will reach an agreement," said the San Juan president. "It will be a very low or zero percentage, taking into account that if we take even more from the wine sector, it can have a greater impact on the price. That is good from one sector and not so good from another. This is the balance that we will try to discuss and find" , Uñac remarked this Friday. The proposal had been raised days ago by the Government of Mendoza. Enrique Vaquié, Minister of Economy, said: "We proposed agreeing on 0% of grapes destined for must to San Juan. We want the grape to produce income without punishing the industry and the growth of the wine chain." Uñac's statements anticipate a possible agreement between provinces on this issue and there could be an announcement ...

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