Georgia will host the 2027 World Congress of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), following an official announcement made during the organization’s Spring Session held in Dijon.
Georgia submitted its candidacy to host the prestigious global event in 2025, highlighting its longstanding winemaking tradition and ambition to further position itself as a key player in the international wine industry.
The session in Dijon was attended by Levan Mekhuzla, Chairman of the National Wine Agency of Georgia, who welcomed the decision as a significant milestone for the country.
“The OIV is the most important organization in the field of viticulture and winemaking. This decision will once again underline Georgia’s prominent place on the world map of wine culture – a country of great viticultural and winemaking tradition. Ultimately, this will contribute to the popularization of Georgian wine and its establishment in the global market,” Mekhuzla said.
Georgia has previously hosted major OIV events, including the 33rd International Congress in 1962 and the 8th General Assembly in 2010, reinforcing its longstanding engagement with the organisation.
The OIV, which brings together 51 member states, plays a central role in shaping global standards in viticulture and winemaking. Its work focuses on developing recommendations for grape cultivation, improving wine production and processing techniques, and establishing international standards aimed at enhancing quality and cooperation across the sector.
Hosting the 2027 Congress is expected to further boost Georgia’s international profile as one of the world’s oldest wine-producing regions and support the continued promotion of its unique winemaking heritage.
