The initiative was launched in 2009 by RECEVIN (the European Network of Wine Cities).

The process will continue in the European Parliament, with a plenary vote scheduled for November.

French candidature brings together 40 municipalities and will officially launch its programme in February

Official ceremony to take place on 23 September at the European Parliament in Brussels

On May 29, 2026, the RECEVIN Board of Directors unanimously approved the creation of a Wine Festivals Network. The aim of this initiative is not to create a new organizational structure, but rather to develop a European Wine Festivals Calendar that brings together, on a single promotional platform, the main events organized by members of…

The European Wine City initiative is promoted by the Recevin (European Network of Wine Cities).

During the gala dinner at the Tierra de Cubas winery, Cariñena officially transferred the title of European City of Wine to the new territory selected by RECEVIN, which corresponds to the Lower Alentejo (Portugal).

Last year, the title of European Wine City was held by the Spanish city of Cariñena, in the Aragon region.

On the occasion of the closing gala of the European Wine City in Cariñena, the RECEVIN Board of Directors will meet on January 29th at 10:00 AM to elect the new president of the network.

The integration of ANEV represents a historic milestone for RECEVIN, reinforcing the European and inclusive character of the network, now with full representation from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.