Intergroup on Wine, Quality Foodstuffs and Spirits

Forbidden Grape Varieties

Reviving Traditional Vines for a Sustainable Future

Organised by

Cristina GUARDA

MEP, Vice-Chair Committee on Petitions

Greens/EFA Group

Europa Verde - Verdi (IT)

Eric SARGIACOMO

MEP, Co-Chair Intergroup, Vice-Chair AGRI Committee

S&D Group

Parti socialiste (FR)

Esther HERRANZ GARCÍA

MEP, Co-Chair Intergroup, Vice-Chair ENVI Committee

EPP Group

Partido Popular (ES)

André RODRIGUES

MEP, Member AGRI and PECH Committees

S&D Group

Partido Socialista (PT)

About the Event

This event marks the first EU meeting bringing together experts, winegrowers, and researchers from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, working to revive traditional varieties such as Noah, Isabella, Clinton, Baco, and others, as well as new hybrids known under the denomination PIWI (Pilzwiderstandsfähig – fungus-resistant varieties). Held in the context of the ongoing Wine Package reform, the discussion will explore how these varieties can support rural development and agrobiodiversity, as their genetic diversity offers practical responses to climate change and resource protection, notably through improved resilience, disease resistance, and reduced pesticide use.

The event will be followed by a wine tasting in the canal area, featuring wines and derived products from these varieties. The tasting will be open to all and guided by a professional sommelier, who will introduce the different wines and share their stories and characteristics during the cocktail.