Act CLXIII of 2020 on viticulture and wine making.

This Act, in order to promote the transparent and sustainable operation of the grape and wine sector, and to lay the foundation for its development, here prescribes the general rules concerning the viticulture and wine making.
The primary objective of the Act is to enhance the competitiveness of the sector through the simplification of administrative burdens and the comprehensive digitization of oversight mechanisms. Central to this reform is the introduction of the Electronic Cellar Register, a digital system designed to streamline data reporting, facilitate authority inspections, and reduce the physical paperwork required of producers throughout the production lifecycle.
The Act governs all aspects of the viticultural and oenological sectors, including the classification of vineyard sites, the technical requirements for grape cultivation, and the industrial processes for wine production. It reinforces the authority of the National Council of Wine Communities and local wine communities in the management of geographical indications, ensuring that protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications are maintained through strict adherence to yield limits and quality specifications. Furthermore, the Act mandates rigorous traceability and labeling standards, such as the implementation of marketing identification numbers, to guarantee market transparency and consumer protection.
The Act fundamentally reorganizes the institutional relationship between the state and private viticultural stakeholders by delegating significant quality-control responsibilities to the wine communities. This decentralization is balanced by a rigorous state oversight system that monitors the entire supply chain from the registration of vineyard land to the final point of retail sale. The Act also addresses the environmental and plant health aspects of viticulture, establishing clear protocols for the management of abandoned vineyards and the mandatory defense against pests, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of the national vineyard stock.