The La Mancha-based company, which works for and with wineries around the world, has prepared this document with the aim of advising them on the changes that will take place in the wine sector as of December 8th.
The EU Wine Labeling guide launched by Grupo Agrovin, a pioneering guide in the sector, explains the changes in the regulations in a simple way, resolves doubts and provides practical information and curiosities about these new requirements.
Madrid October 9, 2023. Since its origins, Grupo Agrovin has worked for and with wineries around the world. With the aim of continuing to be their best ally and in view of the changes that are coming in the wine sector as of December 8, the manufacturer and distributor of oenological products, systems and innovation launches the EU Wine Labeling guide.
As of that date, all wines marketed in the EU must compulsorily include four key aspects on their labels: energy value, intolerances or allergies, nutritional declaration and list of ingredients. In view of the changes that this new regulation implies for wineries, Grupo Agrovin is launching a complete guide that includes all these modifications with the aim of advising and helping them in this transition.
What are the contents and indications of this “ EU Wine Labeling guide “?
The first point addressed in this document prepared by the La Mancha company, a pioneer in the sector, is the objective of this new Community measure. Thus, it explains that “with this new regulation, on the one hand, the consumer will be able, in a simple and easy way, to have access to the list of additives and the nutritional value; and on the other hand, the producer will not have to overload his bottle and spoil the visual appearance of a package with an unattractive amount of information”.
The EU Wine Labeling guide also includes a complete definition of aspects that wineries should be clear about, such as what is meant by an ingredient or the difference between an additive -which must be labeled- or an adjuvant, as well as what kind of such additives are subject to labeling, in addition to a series of tips on how this process should be carried out. “Whether on the digital label or on the physical label, additives should be specifically indicated in the list of ingredients. We recommend putting the category of the additive first, followed by the name of the additive in brackets “()”. It should be added that if the additive is an allergen, it should be indicated in bold”.
This guide to help wineries launched by Grupo Agrovin addresses issues such as the calculation of the energy value and solves doubts that wineries may have, such as what information should appear on the physical label and what can be provided electronically or what are the advantages of using QR codes to display information on wine ingredients. In this regard, the document explains that “the most significant ones are: they can be automatically translated into the appropriate language, depending on where the user scans it; you can modify the labels in real time, correcting any problems or errors you discover after printing them, and you can avoid major changes to your physical labels”.
This help manual also includes some practical information, such as the minimum size of the QR, the minimum font size of the nutritional information on the QR, where the regulatory information must be placed or the languages in which the information must be included, as well as some curiosities, such as the possibility of placing a QR code in sticker format.
How can this white paper on wine labeling be obtained?
Only through this Agrovin website, you will find the instructions to download it and access all its contents. In this way, you will be able to have first-hand access to all the new indications regulated by the EU.
About the Agrovin Group
The Agrovin Group is a global and strategic partner for wineries, with more than 60 years of experience in the wine sector as a technical advisor and supplier of oenological products, systems and machinery, helping winemakers to define the character of their wines in stay in line with market trends.
Founded in 1957 in the heart of La Mancha, with a presence in more than 30 countries with its own delegations in the main wine regions around the world. Pioneer company in innovation with the largest laboratory in Spain and an R+D+i department with a team of highly qualified professionals, specialised in the development of products, systems and proprietary machinery, working to improve the oenology of the future, betting on energy efficiency, the digitisation of processes and technology 4.0.
In addition, the company supplies products and machinery for other sectors, such as food, beer and oil, as well as the industrial and pharmaceutical sector, among others.
The Agrovin Group has the participation of the venture capital fund manager MCH Private Equity. The company manages more than 1.2 billion euros through different funds, being one of the leading companies in the Spanish market and one of the five largest private and independent private equity groups in Spain.
Webpage: www.agrovin.com
