The Unione Italiana Vini (UIV) is Italy's foremost trade association for wine and spirits producers, established in 1895. Currently representing approximately 500 companies of il settore vitivinicolo, UIV encompasses nearly 70% of Italian wine export value. The organization holds significant influence in the Italian wine industry, representing over 150,000 protected winegrowers and accounting for more than half of the country's total wine turnover.
Goals of Unione Italiana Vini
UIV's primary mission is to safeguard and foster the development of wine producers, their products, and their territories. This is accomplished through the creation and implementation of innovative development models that engage all levels of the supply chain. The organization's objectives include:
- Protecting and promoting wine sector interests.
- Representing the industry at national and international levels.
- Ensuring the Italian wine sector develops with transparency and free market principles.
- Disseminating grapevine and wine culture both domestically and internationally.
- Advocating for environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable production and consumption.
UIV fundamentally aims to maintain the strength, sustainability, and global recognition of Italian wine.
Services Offered to Wine Companies
UIV provides numerous practical services to support wine companies' success:
- Technical and Legal Consulting: Specialized expertise on wine-specific technical and legal matters.
- Training Programs: Educational courses for different topics related to la industria del vino, ranging from sustainable agrochemical use to practical training for vine variety identification.
- Laboratory Analysis: Premium facilities for wine analysis and quality control.
- Information Services: Through Il Corriere Vinicolo, a weekly publication and online platform, UIV keeps over 15,000 users informed about industry news, market trends, and statistics.
- Promotional Activities: Efforts to promote Italian wine domestically and internationally, collaborating with different organizations such as the European commission.
- SIMEI Organization: Ownership and management of SIMEI, a premier biennial event showcasing advancements in wine technology and equipment.
- Political and Institutional Representation: Advocacy for members' interests in political and institutional contexts.
- International Market Support: Assistance for companies navigating and expanding into global markets.
- Statistical Publications: The UIV offers publications like Vino in Cifre or Wine by Numbers, that contain comprehensive statistics on the wine sector in Italia.
- Legislative Resources: Access to updated references such as the Vine and Wine Code and the Code on Wine Denominations of Origin.
- Press Office Services: An active press office that keeps industry professionals, journalists, and authorities informed.
