# Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, Division 40: Nocino

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(a)Nocino is a liqueur the flavour of which is given mainly by maceration and/or distillation of whole green walnuts (Juglans regia L.) with a minimum sugar content of 100 grams per litre expressed as invert sugar.
(b)The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of nocino shall be 30 %.
(c)The rules on flavouring substances and flavouring preparations for liqueurs laid down under category 32 shall apply to nocino.
(d)The sales denomination may be supplemented by the term ‘liqueur’.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2008/110/annex/II/division/1/division/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-110/annex-II/division-1/division-40
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