GI status provides a guarantee to consumers that the product they are buying is the ‘real thing’ and prevents imitation products. The move, made possible thanks to our departure from the European Union, will encompass Sussex sparkling, still and origin wines and comes into effect on 5th July.
This recognition means Sussex wine joins the family of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) registered products from across the UK and will help Sussex PDO wine producers communicate the excellence of their product to consumers. Sussex wine will be joining the family of special products which includes Scotch Whisky, Welsh Lamb and Herefordshire Cider.
Commenting, Mims Davies MP said:
“Officially recognising Sussex wine with Protected Designation of Origin status will provide a huge boost to this growing sector in Mid Sussex, allowing it to play an even bigger part in trade across the globe. We are extremely fortunate to have a number of excellent producers both in the constituency and close by so I am absolutely delighted that the dedication and effort they’ve put into their wines has been recognised with this GI.”
Within Mid Sussex this includes Albourne Estate, Bolney Wine Estate and Kingscote Estate and Vineyard.
Photo description: Mims Davies MP and Cllr Judy Llewelyn-Burke at a recent visit to Albourne Estate as part of English Tourism Week in March 2022