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Responding to Wine producers celebrate Prosecco naming ‘win’, as EU trade deal to boost prospects for Aussie exporters
“While no doubt there are some positives to the deal. I am not sure how I feel on the wine side. Sure, the bigger players are going to be happy as their wine can be competitive again over there, specifically UK and Nordic countries I imagine. And don’t we know Wine Australia needs all the help it can get at the moment.
“However, for the smaller guys who make up a large percentage of high quality and value wine, it’s a bit of a catch 22.
“Maybe I’m bias being a winemaker with a brand from Mclaren Vale, a region priding itself on being so open with alternative varieties. However, I had noticed that we were losing listings on restaurants for Italian varietals simply because the native wine from Italy could land here competitively (even if quality at the price point wasn’t the same). Now with this deal I only feel the sale will be harder yet for us.
“I guess what I am saying is, I am not so certain all winemakers will be rejoicing.
“I want to stress that it is (potentially) good for Australian exports in Europe. I’m not in disagreement there.
“Although…focusing in on our competition within Europe, that being France and Italy. I fail to see how we benefit from the deal. Hardly any wine would be sold in these patriotic countries, yet their wine becomes cheaper here.
“There are a lot of Italian restaurants in the country…all expected to list Italian wine…makes it hard for us.”
Responding to Australian “Prosecco” to be limited to domestic market as EU trade deal unleashes broader benefits for wine exporters
“Changing of the grape name from Prosecco to Galera and the following GI certification of the name Prosecco would appear to be “Gaming the System”. However, as Australians I believe that we have to pick our battles. An earlier trade deal may have obtained with acceptance of GI naming rights or even greater meat quotas. A simple name change from Prosecco to Ausecco (or any other simple recognisable name) should overcome the problem and retain an easily recognisable Australian identity.”
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