Azerbaijan winemakers to establish association
By Amina Nazarli
Association of winemakers will be established in Azerbaijan.
The decision was adopted at the meeting of Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO) with the representatives of domestic companies, engaged in production of wine.
The meeting also discussed activities aimed at promoting exports of local wine production. Companies also offered their suggestions in this field.
Azerbaijan is an ancient land of winegrowing. Due to the favorable natural-climatic condition, numerous sorts of grape have been developed here.
Azerbaijani wines exported to Russia, Ukraine, Baltic States, Poland, Belarus, the UAE and China. More and more countries such as France are showing interest in the national brandy.
Azerbaijan became a member of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine in June 2014. The country has focused since then on the development of vines and wineries as important contributors to the economy and agriculture.
Local experts noted that the government has devoted considerable effort to creating the Caspian Coast wine trademark and has invested heavily in advertising the brand outside Azerbaijan. The ministries of agriculture and economy are working to develop a wine culture programme.
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