These subsidies are part of the support initiatives for the wine sector promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture. They fall within the framework of the Strategic Plan of the Common Agricultural Policy and are financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), as reported by the Generalitat.

The decision to activate this measure for 2026 responds to the instability the sector has experienced in recent campaigns. Geopolitical factors and new armed conflicts have also led to a significant increase in fuel, energy, and raw material costs. Furthermore, uncertainty generated by the EU-Mercosur agreement and tariffs imposed by the United States, especially on red wines, have made this intervention necessary.

Vineyard cultivation is considered strategic in the Valencian Community, as it forms the basis of a deeply rooted social economy, supported by an extensive cooperative model and a highly competitive private business fabric. Therefore, the Ministry has expressed its commitment to institutional support for this sector.

Green harvesting is a practice aimed at preventing a market crisis and re-establishing the balance between supply and demand in the wine sector. It involves the total destruction or removal of grape bunches from vineyards intended for winemaking, while they are still immature, with the goal of reducing the plot's yield to zero.

Winegrowers whose plots are dedicated to grape production for winemaking may apply for these aids. It is essential that these plots are registered, as of the application deadline, in both the Valencian Community Viticultural Register (RVCV) and the Agricultural Holdings Register (REA).

Applications can be submitted from April 15 to April 29, 2026, inclusive. The full call for applications can be consulted in the Official Gazette of the Generalitat Valenciana (DOGV).