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16 апр 2019

Regina Vanderlinde also took part of the 12th Cyprus Wine Competition, an event under the OIV Patronage.We caught up with the President to discover her impressions about her visit and the role of wine competitions.How was your visit to Cyprus?This was my first time in Cyprus. I am impressed by this country’s beauty and the warm welcome that I received. I had the opportunity to have a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Costas Kadis, to whom I expressed the satisfaction of the OIV by the quality of the relationship maintained with the Cypriot delegates. Within the framework of my visit I participated at the technical conference “The wine production in the sphere of differentiation and global competitiveness” presenting the role of the OIV as a scientific and technical reference in the global wine sector. Finally, I took part in the 12th edition of the national Cyprus Wine Competition.The President of the OIV with the Minister Costas Kadis ©Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of Cyprus Lately you have participated in several competitions with the OIV patronage. What have you think about the Cyprus Wine Competition?The Cyprus Wine Competition has OIV patronage since 2008. Despite the national character of this event, during the tastings I could witness the strict respect of the OIV standard for international wine and spirituous beverages of vitivinicultural origin competitions. Regarding the quality of samples I was impressed by the different and interesting wines on competition. During the last week, we had the opportunity to taste several amazing wines from the natural and extraordinary varieties of Cyprus. We tasted 194 samples from 36 wineries. This exercise showed us the great evolution of the wine sector in the country. Why, in your opinion, is the OIV standard so important?The OIV standard allows producers to compete under controlled and fair conditions, guaranteeing that samples are anonymous, and judged with optimal tasting conditions. Also with an evaluation based on harmonised sensory criteria.OIV wine competitions are very important because they look for fundamental aspects. We can underline the fact that they promote the knowledge of wines with outstanding quality. Naturally, this motivates wine producers to improve the technical and scientific level of production, what will contribute to the expansion of the wine sector too.Wine is a millenary and historic beverage, therefore wine competitions are very important to promote the historical and social value of this unique product as an active part of civilisation.Also, crucially, an important note regarding the role of wine competitions: they shall encourage responsible consumption as well. "When I participate in wine competitions I always give the biggest congratulations to the winners. Getting an award for a wine has a lot of significance", Regina Vanderlinde ©Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of Cyprus What about the value of medals?With the OIV Rules, medals have a real value as we limit the awards to 30% of the wine presented, what sometimes lead to withdraw very valuable wines from the winner’s list.Therefore, when I participate in wine competitions I always give the biggest congratulations to the winners. Getting an award for a wine has a lot of significance.It means that the one who created that wine was searching for an exceptional beverage with unique characteristics, assembling beautiful colours, multiple reflections, perfumes and their most subtle aromas. Here or anywhere else in the world of wine, it is the research of uniqueness that gives us motivation. Those who approach exceptional wines will always be rewarded. Most importantly, awarded wines are a reference for consumers and an important recognition for the producers.

8 facts about wine sector in Cyprus (source: Cypriot government)

• Cyprus is a historical wine region with more than 5.500 years of legacy
• Is the only phylloxera-free protected zone in the European Union (among the three phylloxera-free nations over the globe)
• The current surface under wine vineyards is 7.710 hectares
• It has a mosaic of ten unique indigenous wine cultivars of Vitis vinifera: Xynisteri, Local Mavron, Maratheftico, Giannoudi, Ofthalmo, Promara, Morocanella, Spourtico, Canella and Vlouriko
• The wine production in 2018 was 109.200 hectoliters
• Five regions are recognised as protected designations of origin (PDO’s): Commandaria, Krasochoria Lemesou, Laona Akamas, Vouni Panayia-Ampelitis and Pitsilia
• Commandaria, the sweet wine from sundried grapes is the uncontested flagship of the wine sector
• Four districts are recognised as protected geographical indications (PGI’s): Lemesos, Pafos, Larnaka, Lefkosia

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10 апр 2019

Speaking from the OIV’s headquarters in Paris on 11 April, Director General Pau Roca presented information on wine production, wine consumption and international trade in 2018.

• World area under vines 7.4 mha in 2018
• Strong growth in production, which reached 292.3 mhl, an increase of 42.5 mhl since 2017
• Consumption relatively stable at 246 mhl
• World wine trade on the rise: 108 mhl traded in volume, and a 1.2% rise in value to reach 31.3bn EUR

Read Press ReleaseGlobal State of Conditions Report PPT Presentation [FR]

20 мар 2019

The President of the OIV, Regina Vanderlinde, and the Scientific Coordinator of the OIV, Jean-Claude Ruf, took part in the 31st session of the Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP) held on 11-15 March 2019 in Bordeaux, France.The Scientific Coordinator of the OIV, Jean-Claude RufDuring discussions on emerging and future issues, the President highlighted that several topics under discussion within the CCGP were also being dealt with within the OIV, which illustrated the need to pursue and increase collaboration between the two organisations.Regina Vanderlinde specified that the OIV was participating in several projects that were also being discussed within the Codex, namely:

• consideration of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals,
• the issue of food fraud, and the integrity and authenticity of food products,
• consumer information, through the work of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL),
• observation of the application of standards,
• mechanisms with the aim of improving coordination with other international organisations.

The President of the OIV concluded by stating that it was necessary to pursue cooperation and coordination in relation to activities that present a common interest for the OIV and the Codex, and that it would be important for the Codex to draw upon the expertise of the OIV as a reference organisation for vitivinicultural products.Speech by Regina Vanderlinde (in French with English subtitles)Audio file"It would be important for the Codex to draw upon the expertise of the OIV as a reference organisation for vitivinicultural products", Regina Vanderlinde

18 мар 2019

To attend this press conference, journalists are kindly asked to send an email with their name and their professional contact details to press@oiv.int.Date: Thursday 11 April 2019Time: 11:00amLocation: International Organisation of Vine and Wine, (OIV), 18 Rue d'Aguesseau, Paris 75008 - Metro station Madeleine or Concorde [see map]

11 мар 2019

The Director General of the OIV, Pau Roca, took part of the official opening ceremony where he transmitted a note of optimism: “we should look at Climate Change as an opportunity”. And why should it be an opportunity? “It will generate a new model of economy based not on growth but on sustainability. Sustainability is the new value of global economy”, stated.“Wine is well placed to adapt to Climate Change” In Pau Roca’s opinion “wine is well placed to adapt” and explained: “better than other sector, the wine industry has a big capacity of adaptation and has already shown its performance and resilience”. In a sector based on a multiplicity of actors, “when wine leaders work on something it quickly expands to producers, suppliers, and small businesses”. Therefore, the OIV Director General applauded the Climate Change Leadership Conference for “being an example to transmit to the wine industry”."Sustainability is the new value of global economy", the Director General of the OIV, Pau RocaIt is urgent to reduce greenhouse gasesNevertheless, “we must underline the importance of mitigation. It is necessary to create political measures in view to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases”, defended Pau Roca.Several solutions praised by the different speakers were in this direction as well. It can be mentioned the implementation of renewable energy resources, use and reuse of rainwater, reduction of water consumption in irrigation, adoption of lighter packaging and bottles, reduction of fossil fuels. All have a common objective: reducing the emission of greenhouse gases produced by the wine industry. The speakers were peremptory in stating that it is only collectively that efforts can have optimal results in the future, underlining that knowledge sharing and investment in research and innovation are fundamental in this evolutionary process.More information:Climate Change Leadership 2019 websiteThe Climate Change Leadership conference was held in "Alfândega do Porto"

21 фев 2019

The OIV hosted 21 students from Hochschule Geisenheim University. An enriching meeting, where students' questions focused on how the OIV operates and what are the new Director General's objectives for his 5-year-term.In this sense, Pau Roca, has slightly unveiled what the future OIV strategic plan for 2020-2024 will be about, mentioning three main axes: sustainability, digitalisation and the improvement of services proposed by the OIV to its member States. Actually, digitalisation is at the centre of the new Director General’s concerns who seeks to anticipate the changes and repercussions of technologies such as block chain in the wine sector.The OIV hosted 21 students from Hochschule Geisenheim UniversityThe promotion of a moderate wine consumption and its authenticity as a product were other aspects emphasized by Pau Roca. "In an ecosystem biodiversity must be preserved. The same goes for the multitude of small wineries in the sector. The promotion of this diversity doesn’t come only with marketing or branding. We need to focus on the cultural way of understanding wine consumption”.One of the students asking Pau Roca his goals for his 5-year-termClimate Change – a major concernNowadays, Climate Change is a major concern and was obviously an issue addressed during the meeting. Pau Roca recalled that the plantation of vines has a human oriented approach: “varieties were created by man”. Therefore, “the wine sector is very sensitive to climate change and has never been in denial regarding this problem”. In relation to this subject, the Director General will participate in the opening ceremony of the “Climate Change Leadership - Solutions for the Wine Industry”, to be held in Portugal, on 6th March 2019, where he will deepen this question. This event, under the OIV’s high patronage will provide a forum where the industry can discuss and share personal experiences and practical short and long-term solutions to mitigate the impacts of a changing climate.

14 фев 2019

The Ambassador was accompanied by ProChile’s Trade Commissioner for France, Ignacio Morandé, and by ProChile Adviser Camille Péron.Participants at the meeting expressed their satisfaction at the quality of the relations established with Chile, a member of the OIV since 1952 and the first country from the southern hemisphere to join the Organisation.During the meeting, the Ambassador highlighted the importance of his country’s wine industry, with its deep cultural roots and the positive image enjoyed by Chilean wine. With a production of 12.9 million hectolitres in 2018, Chile ranked seventh place worldwide. The Ambassador also stressed the importance of table grape production in Chile, which historically has been the world’s main exporter of table grapes.H.E. Juan Salazar Sparks with the OIV Director GeneralH.E. Juan Salazar Sparks and ProChile drew attention to the significant advances driven by Chile’s international wine trade, in quality and price, as well as efforts in recent years to use native Chilean grape varieties.Strengthening and disseminating Chile’s technical expertise for the benefit of other Member StatesIn this regard, participants also spoke of promoting relations with the Organisation, and of strengthening and disseminating Chile’s technical expertise for the benefit of other Member States, through the increased participation of Chilean experts in the OIV’s different commissions, sub-commissions and expert groups. Pau Roca welcomed Chile’s role in organising the OIV’s 43rd World Congress of Vine and Wine, set to be held in Chile from 22 to 27 November 2020. The Congress will be an opportunity to showcase the successes of the vitivinicultural sector in Chile, which last hosted an OIV Congress in 1986.

28 янв 2019

The OIV hosted representatives from the “World Wine Women” project. This is a women-led project touring the world's vineyards, in order to learn more about the environment and understand the role of women in this traditionally male sector. Alexandra Dubar, Alice Bergeras, Atalante Ramé and Louise Douvry departed on their journey with the idea of working alongside winegrowers in vineyards and wineries to gain real, day-to-day experience of local working methods. In the order visited, South Africa, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, China and the United States were the countries on the route. While their aim was to examine the image, role and place of women in the vitivinicultural world, these Economy and Marketing students also sought to discover and analyse the different facets of new challenges for the sector. This is within a context of evolving supply with the emergence of new producer countries, changing patterns of consumption and where the impact of climate change on production methods has never been so great.This project reflects the OIV’s desire to promote the role of women in the wine world. “I am proud to be the spokesperson of the OIV in promoting the presence of women in this sector,” Regina Vanderlinde, the Organisation's President, reiterated recently during the Wishes for 2019 ceremony at the OIV headquarters.Atalante Ramé, Regina Vanderlinde and Alice Bergeras For more informationFind out about and support the project: World Wine Women

24 янв 2019

For any question : jurydesprix@oiv.intJournals, advertising and commercial documents are not accepted.An award-winning book or not awarded book will not be presented to the Jury a second time.2 submission forms : OIV website or jurydesprix@oiv.int

• Paper printed books with PDF / Kindle in the 11 categories.
• Interactive digital tool in the categories : 1-Viticulture, 2-Œnology, 3-Vitivinicultural Economy and Law, 4-History, Litterature and Fine Arts, 5-Wine and Health, 11-Sustainable Vitiviniculture.

17 янв 2019

The Director General and the President had working meetings to launch the first logistical stages and to visit the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG), which will host the experts and delegates participating in the 42nd OIV Congress. They were welcomed by the Swiss Organising Committee, including President Simone de Montmollin, Vice-President Dominique Maigre, Scientific Committee President François Murisier, and Head of the Swiss Delegation to the OIV Pierre Schauenberg.From left to right: François Murisier, Pierre Schauenberg, Simone de Montmollin, Pau Roca, Regina Vanderlinde, Yann JubanPreservation and innovation: expectations at the environmental, economic and social levelThe next OIV Congress will address issues concerning sustainability through the following theme: ‘Preservation and innovation: expectations at the environmental, economic and social level’. Scientific papers must be submitted via the Congress’ online submission platform. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is 3 March 2019.Registration for the Congress is now open on the official website of the 42nd World Congress of Vine and Wine. An exceptional opportunity for Congress participantsThe Fête des Vignerons winegrowers’ festival will take place in the evening of Friday 19 July 2019. This event pays homage to the centuries-old winegrowing traditions of an entire region through a show, organised by the Confrérie des Vignerons. Recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, this celebration, unique in the world, takes place once a generation in Vevey, a town situated in the heart of the Lavaux vineyards in the canton of Vaud.Those who register for the Congress will be eligible for a discount between 40 and 50% on the entry fee for this evening show. Due to limited seating capacity, we recommend you register here as soon as possible to secure your place.The entry fee includes return transport between Geneva and Vevey.