EU Wine Labelling Rules

EU wine labelling regulations have been significantly updated since 2023. The key legislation is Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2117.

Mandatory label information

• Product description, volume, actual alcoholic strength
• Lot identification (L-number)
• Name and address of producer/importer, country of origin
• Sulphite declaration if >10 mg/L
• Allergen declarations (egg, milk, fish)
• Nutrition information and ingredient list (since Dec 2023 — can be via QR code)

QR Code (since Dec 2023)

Ingredient lists and nutritional information can be delivered via a QR code on the label. MakeWine's public wine page (/w/[id]) is designed to serve this purpose.