Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 3901/91 laying down certain detailed rules on the description and presentation of special wines. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 368, 31 December 1991, pp. 15 and 16. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Viticulture/oenological practices Packaging/labelling Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 3 January 1992. Abstract This Regulation establishes labelling requirements with respect to certain wines. In accordance with article 1, the actual alcoholic strength by volume indicated on the labelling of liqueur wines, semi-sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines shall be expressed as a unit or half-unit percentage by volume. The actual alcoholic strength by volume indicated may not be more than 0,8 % vol more or less than the strength determined by analysis. The figure expressing the actual alcoholic strength by volume shall be followed by the symbol '% vol` and may be preceded by the words 'actual alcoholic strength` or 'actual alcohol`, or the abbreviation 'alc.`. It shall be indicated on the labelling in lettering which is not less than 3 mm high. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Repealed by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 753/2002 laying down certain rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No. 1493/1999 as regards the description, designation, presentation and protection of certain wine sector products. Legislation | European Union | 2002 Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX