Viticulture: New Geographical Indications

The National Institute of Viticulture (INV, after its initials in Spanish) has issued Resolution No. 29/2014, published in the Official Gazette on October 9, 2014, by which the area known as “DISTRITO MEDRANO” was recognized as a Geographical Indication (GI). Altillos de Medrano S.A. filed the petition for such recognition.
 
According to Law No. 25.163 on GIs for wines and spirits, the INV issued Resolution N° C.23 of December 22, 1999. Such resolution approved the Basic Registry of Geographical and Production Areas that in view of their specific qualities and characteristics for the production of grapes, may qualify to be recognized as Appellations of Origin and/or Geographical Indications.
 
Bearing in mind that the geographical area involved is located in the area of the Rivadavia and Junin Departments that are included in the Basic Registry, “DISTRITO MEDRANO” was recognized within the limits established in the resolution, as a GI of the Republic of Argentina according to the following map: http://www.marval.com/archive/a_newsletters/mn_144_1.jpg


The National Institute of Viticulture (INV) has issued Resolution No. 28/2014, published in the Official Gazette on October 16, 2014, by which the area known as “VALLE DE CHAÑARMUYO” was recognized as a Geographical Indication (GI). Emprendimientos Argentinos SA filed the petition for such recognition.
 
Bearing in mind that the geographical area involved is located in Famatina Department, La Rioja, that is included in the Basic Registry above referred, “VALLE DE CHAÑARMUYO” was recognized within the limits established in the resolution as a GI of the Republic of Argentina, according to the following map: http://www.marval.com/archive/a_newsletters/mn_144_2.jpg