International Code of Oenological Practices

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Aromatised wines

I.6.8 Aromatised wines

Aromatised wine is a beverage:

  • obtained from at least 75% by volume of wine and/or special wine, as defined in the International Code of Oenological Practices of the OIV, and which has undergone an aromatisation process;
  • to which ethyl alcohol of viticultural origin and/or a wine distillate and/or alcohol of agricultural origin could have been added;
  • which could have undergone a sweetening;
  • which could have undergone a colouring;
  • which could have undergone one or more of other specific oenological practices applicable to this beverage;
  • with an actual alcoholic strength by volume varying between 14.5% minimum and 22%.