Nashik valley wine
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nashik valley wines are specially protected under the patent of the Geographical Indication in India for the region of Nashik district in Maharashtra, India. Wine in the area is produced from several vineyards, with Sula Vineyards being one of the major producers of wine in Nashik.[1] The wine is produced in two types: red and white. The district has 52 wineries in operation and consequently, Nashik is occasionally known by the epithet "The Wine Capital of India".[2]
Nashik valley wine | |
---|---|
Geographical indication | |
Type | Red and white wines |
Area | Nashik district |
Country | India |
Registered | Application 123 |
Material | Wine variety grapes grown in Nashik district |
The product is protected under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act (GI Act) 1999 of the Government of India. It was registered by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks under the title "Nashik Valley Wine" and listed at GI Application number 123 under Class 33 as an alcoholic beverage.[1] Under the protection stipulations, at least 80% of the grapes used for making wine are to be grown in the Nashik district, and the wines are to be produced, bottled, and labelled within the district.[1]