RESOLUTION OIV-ECO 432-2012

BEVERAGE OBTAINED BY DEALCOHOLISATION OF WINE

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,

Taking note of the work of the “Law and Consumer Information” expert group,

DECIDES:

To insert in the “International Code of Oenological Practices” the following definition:

PART I

Chapter 6: Products derived from grapes, musts or wine*

6.9 Beverage obtained by Dealcoholisation of wine

Beverage obtained by 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 below 0,5% vol..

*NOTE

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