Additional particulars to the sales denominations
Article 6
1. The sales denominations referred to in Article 5 may also be supplemented by the following particulars concerning the sugar content of the aromatised wine product: (a) ‘extra-dry’ : in the case of products with a sugar content of less than 30 grams per litre and, for the category of aromatised wines and by way of derogation from Article 3(2)(g), a minimum total alcoholic strength by volume of 15 % vol.; (b) ‘dry’ : in the case of products with a sugar content of less than 50 grams per litre and, for the category of aromatised wines and by way of derogation from Article 3(2)(g), a minimum total alcoholic strength by volume of 16 % vol.; (c) ‘semi-dry’ : in the case of products with a sugar content of between 50 and less than 90 grams per litre; (d) ‘semi-sweet’ : in the case of products with a sugar content of between 90 and less than 130 grams per litre; (e) ‘sweet’ : in the case of products with a sugar content of 130 grams per litre or more. The sugar content indicated in points (a) to (e) of the first subparagraph is expressed as invert sugar. The particulars ‘semi-sweet’ and ‘sweet’ may be accompanied by an indication of the sugar content, expressed in grams of invert sugar per litre. 2. Where the sales denomination is supplemented by or includes the particular ‘sparkling’, the quantity of sparkling wine used shall be not less than 95 %. 3. Sales denominations may also be supplemented by a reference to the main flavouring used.