
Brussels – In response to the challenges facing the wine industry, the European Commission is preparing a “wine package” with proposed measures expected to be presented to Member States and Parliament for consideration by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
The sector is currently experiencing a “challenging, even extremely tough situation, especially for red wine in specific regions of Southern Europe,” as highlighted by a senior official from the Commission.
To address the issue of overproduction, the Commission plans to introduce greater flexibility regarding uprooting and replanting processes.
For instance, the timeline for replanting authorizations will be extended from three years to eight years, allowing winegrowers ample time to evaluate market demand. Additionally, Member States will have more options to finance targeted uprootings in regions facing overproduction challenges.
On the demand front, the EU aims to enhance visibility for non-alcoholic wines and “light” wines, which have lower alcohol content, by establishing harmonized definitions across all 27 Member States. (March 28, 2025)













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