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Gerardo Fortuna

EU ‘light’ wine moniker raises concerns over misleading labelling

Should Europe label a wine as ‘alcohol light’ when it is stronger than the average beer or an Aperol spritz? The European Commission seems to think so.

A new designation risks encouraging consumption by downplaying the true strength of these drinks, raising both public health concerns and questions about fair labelling practices.

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