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Beverage obtained by partial dealcoholisation of wine

I.6.10 Beverage obtained by partial dealcoholisation of wine

Beverage obtained by partial dealcoholisation of wine is a beverage:

  • obtained exclusively from wine or special wine as described in the International Code of oenological practices of the OIV;
  • which has undergone exclusively specific for this type of products treatments in accordance with the OIV International Code of Oenological practices, in particular a dealcoholisation;
  • and with an alcoholic strength by volume equal or above 0,5% vol. and less than the applicable minimum alcoholic strength of wine or special wine.

*NOTE

This definition does not preclude the denomination “partially dealcoholised wine” to be used in case the legislation of Member States allows it