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How to Produce Wine & set up a Winery in India?

Thu, 13 April 2023

The wine market in India is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 30.92% between 2022 and 2027. Traditionally, Indian consumers have been more inclined towards spirits and beer. However, wine has been steadily gaining acceptance as increasing numbers of women and young adults opt for grape over grain. Still Wines, Sparkling Wines and Fortified Wines are the three major types available in India since 1980s. 85% of the demand is from major metropolitan areas including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.

What are the Estimated Costs of setting up a Winery in India?


What are the Raw Materials needed?

All raw materials can be sourced domestically in India.

  1. Grapes : About 90% of the wines produced in India use the grape Vitis Vinifera.
  2. Tannins : Used in all fermented packaged food or beverage.
  3. Sugar : Used usually in small quantities.
  4. Ethyl Alcohol : An essential for all fermented fruits and grains.
  5. Packaging Materials : Include bottles, crates, barrels.


Which Machines are required?

Machinery required for production of wine is usually imported from Italy, Spain and other European countries. Some of them are listed below:

  1. De-stemmer
  2. Crusher
  3. Hydraulic Helical Pump
  4. Filtration Plant
  5. Chilling Plant
  6. Pressuriser


Which other Equipment is required?

The essential equipment required in the production of wine is listed below. All of these can be sourced domestically (within India itself):

  1. Grapes Crusher
  2. Wine Containers
  3. Bottling Machines
  4. Filters


What are some Specifications for the Storage/Production Facility?


What is the Process of Manufacturing Wine?

The manufacturing process can be broadly explained in the following five steps:

  1. Harvesting - the grapes at the appropriate time
  2. Crushing - the grapes using the mechanical crushers
  3. Pressing - the crushed grapes to obtain high quality juice
  4. Fermentation - depending upon the type of wine being manufactured
  5. Aging and Bottling – in bottles or barrels


What are the Licenses and Regulations for Manufacturing Wine?


How is the License obtained?


What are the Taxes and Duties charged in India?


What are some Initiatives taken by the Government for this sector?


What are the FSSAI Regulations on Wine?


What are the Standards set by FSSAI for Wines Produced in India?

Wines produced in India have been categorised either by colour or the amount of Carbon Dioxide Content they contain.

  1. By Colour : Red Wine and White Wine
  2. By amount of Carbon Dioxide content : Semi Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Wine


What are the required documents to obtain a BIS Certificate?

BIS Certification is expected to be granted within 4 months of submission of application. The following documents are to be submitted:

  1. Application Form
  2. Test Equipment & Calibration
  3. Raw Materials and Components
  4. Plant Layout
  5. Test Report(s): The test reports of the product shall not be more than 90 days old.
  6. Factory Testing: For wine testing self-evaluation report shall be sufficient, or BIS authority may at its own discretion carry out testing.


What are the Packaging and Labelling Regulations for Wine?

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently published a notification to announce the implementation of new alcoholic beverages standards of April 1, 2019. These standards include specified requirements for the labelling of wine which include- List of Ingredients, Declaration of alcohol content, Date of Bottling, a statutory warning - “CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS INJURIOUS TO HEALTH” and “BE SAFE-DONT DRINK AND DRIVE” etc.


What are the Prohibitions on Advertising Wine in India?

The Advertisement Codes of Indian Cable Networks & All India Radio, Norms for Journalist Conduct issued by Press Council of India prohibit any advertisement 'directly or indirectly' promotes the production, sale or consumption of cigarettes, tobacco products, wine, alcohol or other intoxicants. However, some states allow advertising through billboards, signboards etc but subject to restriction.

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