Wine Labelling Law In The EU Flashcards
In what year did the EU adopt news la governing the protection of wines with a geographical indication (GI) and the labelling of wines?
1st August 2009
What are the 2 categories any EU wine falls into?
Wine with and wine without a geographical indication
What 2 categories does GI wine fall into under EU law?
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
What 4 requirements must a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) wine fulfil?
- its quaintly and characteristics are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment and its inherent natural and human factors
- the grapes from which it is produced come exclusively from this geographical area
- its production takes place in this geographical area
- it is obtained from vine varieties belonging to Vitis vinifera
What 4 requirements must a Protected Geographical Indication wine fulfil?
- it possesses a specific quality, reputation or other characteristics attributable to that geographical origin
- at least 85% of grapes used for its production come exclusively from this geographical area
- its production takes place in this geographical area
- it is obtained from vine varieties belonging to Vitis vinifera or a cross between the Vitis vinifera species and other species of the genus Vitis
What must EU wines have on their labels?
- PGI or PDO (or approved tradition term) if applicable
- actual alcohol strength
- the country of origin
- the bottler
- the importer (where necessary)
- in case of sparkling wines residual sugar content
If vintage is stated on a EU wine, what percentage of the grapes used must be from that vintage?
85%
If one grape variety is named on an EU wine, what percentage of grapes used just be from that variety?
85%
If two or more grape varieties are stated on a EU wine, what percentage of grapes used must be from those varieties?
100%
