RESOLUTION OIV-ECO 395-2011

AROMATISED WINES

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,

Having considered the work of the "Law and Consumer Information" Experts group and the "International Code of Oenological Practices",

DECIDES:

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

PART I

Chapter 6: Products derived from grapes, grape must or wine

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%.