37th World Congress of Vine and Wine

Southern Vitiviniculture,
a Confluence of Knowledge and Nature

From 9^th to 14^th November 2014
Mendoza, Argentina

Presentation

The XXXVII^th World Congress of Vine and Wine and the 12^th General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) are to take place from 9^th to 14^th November 2014, in Mendoza (Argentina) upon the invitation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of Argentina.

…The Republic of Argentina, a wine country ‘par excellence’, is honored by the celebration of a high-level event in its territory, and the participation of leading oenology experts who will undoubtedly provide their masterful knowledge to our vitiviniculture…

Agr.Ing. Carlos Casamiquela, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

… A captivating landscape located at the southern tip of South America, reunite us in Argentina, my country.
From the north to the south of Argentina, you will be able to appreciate a wide variety of landscapes. We have a large area dedicated to vitiviniculture, located at the foot of the Andes Mountains. Argentina has privileged conditions of latitudes, climates and soil diversity, resulting in high quality wines, produced with the uniqueness of Argentinean terroirs, which is why our wines stand out worldwide.

Claudia Inés QUINI, President of the OIV

Congress themes:

Committees

Organising committee

Selection committee

Welcoming address

Welcome address by Jean-Marie Aurand, Director General of the OIV

The 37^th World Congress of Vine and Wine is undoubtedly one of the highlights in the wine world’s events calendar. Indeed, this congress, which will bring together almost 600 participants, with more than 170 oral presentations and 300 posters, will allow researchers, experts, producers and policy-makers from 23 countries to exchange, discuss and share their knowledge over the course of a week.

I think this is a good opportunity to provide some figures showing the recent development of the sector, in order to illustrate its significance:

• Production in 2014 was affected by significant climatic hazards, particularly in Europe. It is estimated at 271 million hectolitres, down 6% from the previous year.
• France regained its position as the leading global producer (46.2 million hectolitres), ahead of Italy, which experienced a poor harvest (44.4 million hectolitres), and Spain, which recorded a production level of 37 million hectolitres.
• Europe remains the largest producer of wine despite its declining production. In contrast, production in the southern hemisphere and the United States has increased: Argentina, 15.2 million hectolitres (+1%/2013); New Zealand, 3.2 million hectolitres (+29%/2013); South Africa, 11.4 million hectolitres (+4%/2013). For the third consecutive year, the United States should record a high level of production (22.5 million hectolitres).
• The total area of ​​vineyards worldwide continues to decline, but this trend is not apparent everywhere. South American vineyards are getting bigger. Chile has had a 19% increase since 2000 (an area of ​​208,000 hectares in 2013), Argentina 11% (224,000 hectares in 2013), whereas the area of European vineyards has decreased by 15% since 2000.
• The production of table grapes continues to develop and reached 249 million quintals in 2013. China alone contributes 34% of production.
• The consumption of wine in 2014 can only be estimated now in November 2014. A slight increase compared to 2013 is nevertheless expected, reaching 243 million hectolitres.
• The geography of wine consumption is changing. In 2000, Europe accounted for almost 70% of global consumption but only 61% in 2013. New consumers are entering the stage: consumption in the US has increased by 39% since 2000, by 60% in China, 121% in Russia and by 39% in Australia during the same period.
• Trade is becoming increasingly global. In the year 2000, 25% of wine consumed was imported; in 2013, it was 40%. In 2013, 98 million hectolitres were imported, valued at 26 billion euros.

In the context of the globalisation of production, consumption and trade, as well as of constant innovation, the role of an intergovernmental organisation such as the OIV is becoming increasingly essential. Indeed, the evaluation and approval of new production practices, the definition of rules for presenting products as well as methods of control and analysis require an open and transparent discussion between producer countries. It is a question of ensuring fair trade and the integrity and sustainability of wine products on the one hand, and meeting consumer expectations in terms of product quality and health and environmental protection on the other. This congress will do its part to contribute.

You will find lots of information about the wine sector on the OIV website. Among the latest publications are:

• a report on the sparkling wine market
• the initial global economic vitiviniculture data for 2014
• wine statistics

Submission

Paper submissions must be uploaded on-line via abstract submission platform of the Congress. Submissions must be received before 13^th June 2014.

A. Authors are required to:

1. Select the form of presentation. Three types of presentation are possible:
   I. Oral communication (15 minutes).
   II. Short communication (5 minutes, 3 presentation slides).
   III. Poster.
   
   
2. Select a theme and a sub-theme under which the abstract should be reviewed by the Joint Reading and Selection Committee. The Joint Reading and Selection Committee reserve the right to change the section and the sub-theme previously chosen by the author.

Final paper must be submitted online via the abstract submission platform of the Congress, through your account, by the indicated deadline on: http://www.oiv.int/congres/OIV2014ARG/login.

B. Important dates

• Deadline for submissions: 13^th June 2014.
• Notification of the decisions of the Joint Reading and Selection Committee: 7^th July 2014.
• Deadline for sending the final version of the papers: 15^th September 2014.
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