Contacts of clients - Wine Labels - Information for wines

????️ Mandatory Elements of a Wine Label (imported into the EU)

• Product name – “wine,” “sparkling wine,” etc.
• Origin – country and region of production.
• Alcohol content – in % by volume.
• Net quantity – volume in liters/milliliters.
• Identification of producer/importer – name and address.
• Allergens – e.g., “contains sulfites.”
• Energy value – mandatory since December 8, 2023.
• List of ingredients – also mandatory since 2023.
• Lot number – for traceability.
• Language – information must be in a language understandable to consumers in the Member State where the wine is marketed.

???? New Rules (after 2023)

• Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 introduced the obligation to display energy value and list of ingredients.
• Producers can choose:
  • To print everything directly on the physical label, or
  • To show only energy value and allergens on the label, while providing the full list of ingredients via a QR code or URL.
• The online page with ingredients cannot contain marketing or advertising – only factual information.
• Wines produced before December 8, 2023, may still be sold with old labels until stocks are exhausted.

⚖️ Practical Notes for Importers

• Language compliance – e.g., in Bulgaria the label must be in Bulgarian.
• Checks by customs and food authorities – missing mandatory data can lead to refusal to place the product on the market.
• Flexibility via QR code – convenient way to avoid overcrowded labels, but accessibility and non-promotional content must be ensured.