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LWIN

Ensure operational efficiency with a common language created for the drinks industry.

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What is LWIN?

LWIN, the Liv-ex Wine Identification Number, is a universal identifier for wine and spirits. It assigns unique codes to wine and spirits, providing a bridge between systems across the industry so that they all speak the same language.

  • Free to use

    Covering over 200,000 wines and spirits, LWIN is the most comprehensive open source database available to the industry. It’s free to download, and always will be under the Creative Commons licence.

  • Consistent and enriched wine descriptions

    Mapping your wines to LWIN enables a clean, standardised inventory through consistent display names. It also provides complementary metadata, such as region, colour and classification, to support richer wine descriptions.

  • Accurate identification, every time

    Each wine is assigned a unique LWIN code, eliminating confusion caused by inconsistent naming conventions and abbreviations. This reduces the risk of costly errors and ensures clarity across systems.

  • Seamless information sharing

    LWIN codes make it fast and easy to communicate with other retailers, importers and suppliers who use the system, whether you’re sharing shipping instructions or sending a list of offers.

The Process

Download the LWIN Database

Get a first look at the database by downloading it for free.

Read the LWIN Guides

These guides outlines how to get started and the different ways you can map your own stock list with LWIN.

Integrate with LWIN

Take it a step further by integrating directly. Keep your database synced and up to date automatically – no manual update required.

Using LWIN

Get a complete understanding of how LWIN could support your wine business, then download the database to get started.
Intro Guide LWIN Database

Search LWIN

Type in the name of a wine, region or vintage to find the unique LWIN codes available.

    Liv-ex has made significant contributions to the world of fine wine by championing its LWIN unique identifiers for fine wine.
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    Antonio Galloni Vinous
    The wine descriptions on our customers’ inventories are now completely consistent – it looks far more professional.
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    Jane Renwick LCB

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