Aromatized wines and aromatized wine-based drinks: definition, description and presentation (amend. Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91)

In adopting the report by Mr Philippe-Armand MARTIN (EDN, F), the European Parliament approved the amendment of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 on aromatized wines. The EP strengthened the text by proposing the deletion of the words 'before possible enrichment with non-vine products' in the case of wines and musts used in the preparation of aromatized wine which must be present in the finished product in a proportion of not less than 75%. On the other hand, the EP rejected the amendments to forbid the addition of water to the wine base and to limit the possibilities for sweetening Glühwein to sugar.