Albania joins OIV

Albania has officially become the 50th OIV Member State. This can be regarded as an important distinction in OIV’s 100-year-old history.

By becoming a member of the OIV, Albania is expected to benefit from the information, cooperation and services of a network of around 1000 experts. These links will enable Albania to take part in the fundamental decisions concerning the evolution of the vine and wine sector and to raise its voice by becoming one of the 50 decision-makers in such an important area.

The cooperation among the member states within the OIV is a key factor for better communication, more effective legislation and therefore more transparent and fruitful trade in the vine and wine sector. As a new member, Albania will participate in the 22nd General Assembly, in October 2023.

Albania had 11.339 hectares of vineyard surface area in 2022.