Decree 23 November 2017 Derogation from fermentation outside the harvest period for wines with designation of origin and indication such as geographical and particular wines including passito and wines without geographical indication, according to the Law 12 December 2016, n. 238, article 10, paragraph 4.

Country/Territory: Italy
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2017
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Food & nutrition
Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices Processing/handling Certification
Geographical area: Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes: This Decree enters into force on the day of its adoption.

Abstract: This Decree sets the rules aimed to change certain particular winemaking practices such as fermentation and/or refermentation of wine if done outside the harvest/collection period for wines with designation and/or indication of origin (particular wines including passito and also wines without geographical indication, if according to the provisions stipulated by the Law 12 December 2016).
Full text: Italian
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References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 238 of 2016 on the organic discipline of Wine cultivation and wine production and trade.

Legislation | Italy | 2016

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Ecological production/organic production, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX