Aromatized drinks

July 24, 2009 | Geographic Indicators

The Regulation laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatized wines, aromatized wine-based drinks and aromatized wine-product cocktails institutes a system of protected denominations for aromatized drinks which is very similar to that for spirits. The association of general names with specific countries is weaker: a drink labelled simply “Sangria” must have been produced in Spain or Portugal, for example, but it is permissible to label a drink “Sangria produced in the United Kingdom: aromatized wine-based drink” if the drink meets the other requirements to be described as sangria. Similarly, the denomination “Clarea” on its own is reserved for drinks produced in Spain. The protected geographical designations are:

• Nürnberger Glühwein (Germany)
• Vermouth de Chambéry (France)
• Vermouth di Torino (Italy)