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Part 8 New Annexes 2 and 3

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“ANNEX 2

Words referred to in point (b) of the second subparagraph of Article 46(3)

Words authorised instead of ‘producer’: ‘processor’ or ‘winemaker’

Words authorised instead of ‘produced by’: ‘processed by’ or ‘made by’

ANNEX 3

Indication of the sugar content

PART A

List of terms referred to in Article 47(1), to be used for sparkling wine, aerated sparkling wine, quality sparkling wine or quality aromatic sparkling wine

TermsConditions of use
extra dryIf its sugar content is between 12 and 17 grams per litre.
dryIf its sugar content is between 17 and 32 grams per litre.
medium dryIf its sugar content is between 32 and 50 grams per litre.
mild, sweetIf its sugar content is greater than 50 grams per litre.

PART B

List of terms referred to in Article 52(1), to be used for products other than those listed in Part A

TermsConditions of use
dry

If its sugar content does not exceed:

— 4 grams per litre, or

— 9 grams per litre, provided that the total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre is not more than 2 grams below the residual sugar content.

medium dry

If its sugar content exceeds the maximum permitted but does not exceed:

— 12 grams per litre, or

— 18 grams per litre, provided that the total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre is not more than 10 grams below the residual sugar content.

medium, medium sweetIf its sugar content exceeds the maximum permitted but does not exceed 45 grams per litre.
sweetIf its sugar content is at least 45 grams per litre.

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