Number: RL32028
Title: The International Wine Market: Description and Selected Issues
Authors: Randy Schnepf, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Several important issues have emerged in recent years with respect to international wine trade, particularly between the EU and non-EU countries, including oenological (wine-making) practices and the use of semi-generic names for wines. The latter issue is encompassed under the debate on geographical indications at the World Trade Organization. Ongoing bilateral negotiations between the United States and the EU seek to resolve both of these issues.
Pages: 15
Date: August 7, 2003