- Applications for OIV patronage of wine and spirituous beverages of vitivinicultural origin competitions taking place in 2027 are open.
- Requests must be received before 31 December 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
- Organisers must comply with the OIV competition standard, patronage guidelines and OIV logo charter. Full details of the application procedure, requirements and fees are available in the documents below.
The organisers of wine and spirituous beverages of vitivinicultural origin competitions can refer to the OIV Patronage only when the signed agreement with OIV is received.
For applications and enquiries, contact projects@oiv.int.
Application criteria
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The event must have non-commercial scientific and technical characteristics
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The event must be designed to study in greater depth important issues of general and, if possible, of international interest.
Timeline for selection
In order to be reviewed by the next CST and COMEX of the OIV, the Director General must receive requests with adequate time for review before March, or with adequate time for review in October; that being at least four months before the event takes place.
On an exceptional basis, when the decision making bodies of the OIV are unable to render a decision within the time delay, the Director General, when the above-mentioned criteria have been fulfilled, following written consultation of the delegate(s) or the member(s) concerned by the event, may address the members of the Steering Committee for decision.
Contact: experts@oiv.int
