Wine / Spirits

Exploring opportunities and challenges for the wine and spirits industry in the EU-MERCOSUR agreement.

Trade Volume
€ 3.5 Mrd
Tariff Reduction
27% à 0%
Transition Period
10-year transition period

Key Figures

€ 3.5 Mrd
Trade Volume
27% à 0%
Tariff Reduction
357
Protected European GIs
10 ans
Transition Period

Opportunities

Protection of 357 European Geographical Indications (GIs).
Full reduction of customs duties from 27% to 0%.
Expanded access to the high-end Brazilian market.
Mutual recognition and protection of designations of origin.

Risks

Increased competition from Argentine and Chilean wines.
Potentially incomplete protection of GIs in some MERCOSUR countries.
Non-tariff barriers (labeling requirements, certification).
Risk of counterfeiting of protected designations of origin.

Strategic Recommendations

1
Develop targeted marketing strategies for the Brazilian market.
2
Strengthen market surveillance to combat counterfeiting.
3
Collaborate with MERCOSUR authorities to ensure effective GI protection.
4
Invest in wine tourism to promote European wine regions.

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