Member states resist EU-proposed wine reform

Europe's main wine producing countries on Tuesday gave a hint at the bitter fight that is likely to ensue over Brussels' proposed over-haul of the ailing sector.

EU agriculture ministers gathered in Brussels to begin formal discussions on European Commission-proposed plans for a "deep-rooted" wine reform.

But months of talks lie ahead before member states are likely to to reach an agreement.

Major wine producing countries are unhappy with the plan to dig up 400,000 hectares ...