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Traditional Expressions

Traditional Expressions

A Traditional Expression (TE) in relation to wine originating in a foreign country, means a traditionally used name referring, in particular, to the method of production or to the quality, colour or type of the wine. This list includes registered traditional expressions. Traditional expressions are protected only in the language and for the class of product referred to in the Register.

European Traditional Expressions PDF

For information about label claims with respect to TEs see Labelling.


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This content is restricted to wine exporters and levy-payers. Some reports are available for purchase to non-levy payers/exporters.