Amendments to the Law on Vine and Wine introduce new regulations governing the cultivation of industrial vineyards. All individuals who established a vineyard before May 1 of this year and have not yet registered it in the Unified Cadastre of Vineyards are required to apply to the National Wine Agency and complete registration by May 1, 2026.
Under the amended law, from May 1 onward, vineyards intended for commercial purposes may only be cultivated with prior authorization from the National Wine Agency. Failure to obtain such consent will result in the inability to commercially sell grapes or wine produced from unauthorized vineyards.
These regulations apply exclusively to vineyards cultivated for entrepreneurial purposes and do not affect those intended for personal use.
The National Wine Agency issues vineyard cultivation permits free of charge.
The legislative changes form part of a broader reform aimed at improving wine quality and regulating vineyard cultivation practices. All vineyard parameters must comply with established standards, ensuring higher-quality harvests and wine production.
By May 1 of this year, a relevant normative act will be adopted, defining the documentation and procedures required to obtain a vineyard cultivation permit.
