International Code of Oenological Practices

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Wine with an alcohol content modified by dealcoholisation

I.4.8 Wine with an alcohol content modified by dealcoholization

Wine with an alcohol content modified by dealcoholisation is a beverage:

  • obtained exclusively from wine or special wine as described in the International Code of Oenological Practices,
  • which has undergone a dealcoholisation treatment in accordance with the International Code of Oenological Practices that has reduced the initial actual alcohol content by volume of the wine or special wine by a proportion of more than 20%,
  • and which has an actual alcohol content equal to or greater than the relevant minimum actual alcohol content for wine or special wine specified in the International Code of Oenological Practices.