Proposed amendments to the OIV list of vine varieties and their synonyms

The Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA) is proposing the following amendments to the OIV List of Vine Varieties and their Synonyms following an independent expert review. 

Proposed variety deletions were assessed to be invalid synonyms.

As per Regulation 20(1) of the Australian Grape and Wine Authority Regulations 1981, grape varieties used in the description and presentation of an Australian wine must be recognised and documented on the OIV List.

Comments on the proposed amendments can be directed to Steve Guy, General Manager, Regulatory Services.

The comment period will remain open until Friday, 19 September 2014.

The updated OIV List is available for download.

Summary of Amendments:

• Variety additions ‐ Prime Name & Synonyms (shown in bold in table below)
• Varietal deletions ‐ Prime Name & Synonyms (shown in italics in table below)
• Typographical amendments (shown in red in table below)

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