required report public distribution date 11 19 2003 gain number sp3040 po3040 spain wine annual approved by lloyd fleck us embassy prepared diego pérez highlights s vintage is estimated at 37 million hectoliters or about 1 more than in 2002 domestic consumption has continued to decline except for quality wines exports were stagnant but have been are growing notably the first half of this year industry faces challenges boosting both and export markets renewal eu accord continues drag on favors a comprehensive agreement that protects names its geographic production areas includes psd changes yes trade matrix madrid sp1 sp executive summary 3 5 9 flows market profile 12 access 14 opportunities marketing 16 foreign development government support 17 regulations currently one hectoliter 100 liters preceding as other european producing last summer