WINE BUSINESS
Champagne 2026: Who the alcohol exemption applies to
The 13 per cent limit is not being lifted for all Champagne. A special provision applies to certain blends and requires precise entries in cellar records.
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BACKGROUND
Vineyard wines under two rulebooks: what the label really tells you
A new statutory origin system applies from the 2026 vintage. Alongside it stands the VDP’s own classification. Similar words on the label do not automatically mean the same thing.
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WINE KNOWLEDGE
Swiss natural wine: what the charter requires
No additives, no filtration, organic grapes: the Swiss natural wine charter draws clear lines. How is compliance checked?
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WINE KNOWLEDGE
Alcohol-free at winter stalls: names and ingredients
Glühwein, a spiced drink or juice: at a winter stall, the name does not always reveal what is in the cup.
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WINE KNOWLEDGE
Vintage 2026: Understanding origin on the label
“Region” is not simply another word for a wine-growing region. What origin indications mean from the 2026 vintage – and where confusion can arise.
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