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Distillers and Rectifiers of alcohol and vinous spirits request a longer period of time.

General Assembly of Asociación Nacional ADEVIN in FENAVIN

The third National Wine Fair, which is taking place in Ciudad Real from 9th to 12th of May, hosted this morning the General Assembly of Asociación de Destiladores y Rectificadores de Alcoholes y Aguardientes Vínicos (Distillers and Rectifiers of Alcohol and Vinous Spirits Association) ADEVIN. They analyzed the current situation of distillation crisis and they have proposed to reach an agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture to extend the period of time in which they can withdraw wine and distillation of alcohol.

Spanish wine producers complain about lack of time imposed by law to withdraw wine to be distilled. The European Union, through its Wine Management Committee has assigned 4 million hectoliters for Spain, within the period of 18th of July to 15th of October.

Miguel Raya, president of ADEVIN, chaired the assembly where some 20 representatives of the associated distilleries from the autonomous regions Catalonia, Extremadura, Navarra, La Rioja, Castilla y Leon, Valencia, and Castilla La Mancha gathered. He explained that distillers and rectifiers of alcohol and vinous spirits will submit their view to the Ministry of Agriculture, the main objective being an extension of the period of time for withdrawing wine, from 30th of June to 15th of November.