Welsh wine producers are pursuing protected geographical indication (PGI) status to establish the world’s first appellation dedicated to natural wine. The proposed ‘Natural Wine of Wales PGI’ would mandate specific production methods focused on minimal intervention.
The initiative, announced by drinks_business, aims to recognize and protect wines made in Wales that adhere to strict natural winemaking principles. These principles require the absence of synthetic chemicals, additives, or industrial yeasts during production.
The proposed ‘Natural Wine of Wales PGI’ would also stipulate that grapes must be grown *and* spontaneously fermented within Wales. This means fermentation relies on naturally occurring yeasts present in the vineyard and winery environment, rather than commercially produced strains.
If successful, Britain would become home to the world's first appellation dedicated to natural wine, setting a precedent for other regions seeking to define and protect this growing segment of the wine industry.
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