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AREV defends a management of Geographical Indications linked to the European Commission
AREV defends a management of Geographical Indications linked to the European Commission
AREV calls for dialogue and balance in the adoption of the BECA report by the European Parliament on 15 February
AREV calls for dialogue and balance in the adoption of the BECA report by the European Parliament on 15 February
The Europe of the civilization of vine and wine
The Europe of the civilization of vine and wine

Wine, as humankind, has its identity originating from its roots, from the soil and from the personality of those who cultivate it.Addressing wine questions within a regional framework, between regions, ensures the fidelity to the culture and to the civilization of wine.

The stubborn hygienist vision of the European Parliament’s commitee on beating Cancer puts the European wine sector in check
The stubborn hygienist vision of the European Parliament’s commitee on beating Cancer puts the European wine sector in check
BECA - Vote on report
AREV asks the European Parliament's Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) for new modifications given the latest draft of the report "Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer: towards a comprehensive and coordinated strategy" to be voted on in the Special Committee on Thursday
Innovation, a key tool to meet the objectives of the Green Deal for viticulture in European regions
Innovation, a key tool to meet the objectives of the Green Deal for viticulture in European regions
WEBINAR – GREEN DEAL: Innovation in viticulture as a solution?
AREV WEBINAR – GREEN DEAL: Innovation in viticulture as a solution?

Wednesday, 29 September 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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CAP: AREV welcomes a reform that offers visibility and stability to wine-producing regions
CAP: AREV welcomes a reform that offers visibility and stability to wine-producing regions
AREV welcomes the agreement reached on tariffs between the EU and the USA
AREV welcomes the agreement reached on tariffs between the EU and the USA
Despair and a call for help from the wine sector is the focus of the AREV webinar on the CAP reform
Despair and a call for help from the wine sector is the focus of the AREV webinar on the CAP reform
CAP 2023 moves forward, but until then, what about the wine sector?
CAP 2023 moves forward, but until then, what about the wine sector?
European wine-producing countries unite their position ahead of next week’s AGRIFISH Council meeting
European wine-producing countries unite their position ahead of next week’s AGRIFISH Council meeting
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (14 april 2021)
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (14 april 2021)
The President of the AREV is « urgently » asking the 27 EU agriculture ministers to activate additional funds for the wine sector
The President of the AREV is « urgently » asking the 27 EU agriculture ministers to activate additional funds for the wine sector
The Arctic cold snap in Europe reveals urgency for concrete solutions to climate change
The Arctic cold snap in Europe reveals urgency for concrete solutions to climate change
AGRIFISH COUNCIL: Progress on the CAP and uncertainty for the wine sector in crisis
AGRIFISH COUNCIL: Progress on the CAP and uncertainty for the wine sector in crisis
AREV deplores Ireland's unilateral choices in its wine labelling policy
AREV deplores Ireland's unilateral choices in its wine labelling policy
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ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

WHY THE AREV?

The Assembly of European Wine Regions (AREV) is a structure for dialogue and proposal generation, founded in 1988.  Political and professional forum, AREV enables joint strengths under both approaches and success as a direct communication partner with the European institutions.

REPRESENTATIVENESS

The AREV is formed by 50 European wine regions members, represented on a doubled basis with the participation of regional politicians and representatives of wine trade. This model confers AREV with a statute and historic legitimacy.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

Leaning on the strength of its dual representativeness, AREV partakes with all the institutions and entities directly or indirectly responsible for European or World wine and vineyard policy. It is as well involved in all matters linked to vines, wine and related activities.

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AREV BOARD MEMBERS

EMILIANO GARCÍA-PAGE SÁNCHEZ
PRESIDENT OF AREV
PRESIDENT OF CASTILLA-LA MANCHA / SPAIN
ALY LEONARDY
1ST VICE-PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN WINE TRADE COUNCIL (CEPV)
LUXEMBOURG
FRANCISCO MARTÍNEZ ARROYO
GENERAL SECRETARY
SPAIN
AYNARD DE CLERMONT-TONNERRE
DEPUTY TO THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT
BRUSSELS

THE EUROPE OF WINE

45%

OF THE WORLD
VINEYARD AREA

52,4%

OF WORLD WINE
CONSUMPTION

58%

OF THE WORLD WINE
GRAPE HARVEST

60%

OF THE WORLD WINE
PRODUCTION

71,9%

OF WORLD WINE EXPORTS
(IN VOLUME)

75,2%

OF WORLD WINE EXPORTS
(IN VALUE)

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THE AREV REGIONS

THE WINE CHARTER

The development of a common deontological code was one of the first tasks undertaken by the AREV: the wine-producing regions imposed their discipline around one main axis: the improvement of quality through authenticity, i.e. through the defence and promotion of the wines of origin.

Unanimously adopted in 1991 by all European wine regions, the Wine Charter is the reference document, both for official institutions and for economic players and consumers, bringing together essential points of European ethics in the field of viticulture and wine.

The aim of the Wine Charter is to defend and promote designations of origin, the quality and authenticity of wines, consumer rights and wine culture.

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MAKE THE VOICE OF YOUR REGION HEARD

CONTACT US

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JOIN THE AREV

Find out how to join either as a full member or as an observer member of the AREV.

THE FINANCING OF THE AREV

AREV’s financial resources come from voluntary contributions from the member regions.