Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay create the Association of Enologists

The creation of the Association of Winemakers of South America (AEA) has just been made official. The initiative is the result of the union of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, which started to work together in the promotion and dissemination of South American viticulture, in addition to valuing the winemaking profession.

The meeting was held at the beginning of January, at the Uruguayan Embassy in Buenos Aires, with the participation of representatives of the effective members of each country.

“There are no territorial borders for wine”

André Gasperin, Brazilian representative at the AEA

With the creation of the AEA, the four countries are committed to fulfilling an agenda of actions and events already scheduled for 2023. Argentina, for example, is working on forming the Federation of Enologists, in addition to holding the Malbec al Mundo and Vinandino competitions.

Brazil concentrates its forces on the Brazilian Sparkling Wine Contest, on the National Wine Assessment, on the new Brazilian wine law and on the legal recognition of the oenology profession in the country.

Chile also expresses its concern in relation to the registration of enologists, proposing to continue the tastings and technical seminars, as well as training and also special attention to communication between professionals in the sector.

Uruguay, on the other hand, highlights the national assessment of the harvest with the incorporation of new varieties, committed to promoting technical visits in different regions of the country, in addition to acting in the search for its own headquarters.

Founding members of the Association of Winemakers of Southern America (AEA):

Agustín Gamba – Uruguay | André Gasperin – Brazil | Elba Hornazabal – Chile | Fernando Pettenuzzo – Uruguay | Fernando Piccardo – Uruguay | Manuela Astaburuaga – Chile | Miguel Codatto – Argentina | Miguel Fontana – Argentina