4.6                      Presentation of nominal volume

The nominal volume is expressed in one of the following units: litre (l) or (L), centilitre (cl), and millilitre (ml).  It is written in numbers and ended by the abbreviation or the complete spelling of the chosen unit.

4.5                      Presentation of information on substances known to cause hypersensitivity, including allergies, inter alia

The name of the substance known to cause hypersensitivity, including allergies, inter alia, should be indicated in the list of ingredients if mentioned on the label or, in the absence of a list of ingredients, it should be preceded by the word ‘contains’.

4.4                      Presentation of information on alcoholic strength

The actual alcoholic strength shall be labelled with the sign "%" and with the term "volume" or the symbols "vol.", or “vol” and may be accompanied by the term "alcohol" or the symbols “alc" or “alc.".

4.3                      Legibility

The information must be written in a size and colour which is clear, indelible, and readily legible by the consumer under normal conditions of purchase and use.

4.2                      Language

The language used must be easily understandable for the consumer.

If the language used is not understandable for the consumer for whom the wine is intended, the label must be replaced or a supplementary label added containing the mandatory information at chapter 2 of this standard, in the required language.

4.1                      Field of vision

The indication of the denomination of the product, the alcoholic strength, the net contents and the country of origin must figure in the single field of vision, without prejudice to specific, domestic market provisions, which are less restrictive.

3.1.9              Medals and distinctions

The indication relating to medals or distinctions depends on whether:

3.1.8              Traditional terms of quality

The indication of terms relative to a superior quality of wine (Grand vin, cru, superior wine, classico, vino nobile, etc) must satisfy the following conditions:

3.1.7              The ageing of wine

The term "aged wine", or an equivalent, can only be used if:

• a national rule defining ageing conditions exists;
• if the ageing period is at least three years for red wines and two years for white wines.