CHAPTER IVLABELLING AND PRESENTATION

SECTION 1Compulsory particulars

Article 59Derogations

In accordance with Article 59(3)(b) to Regulation (EC) No 479/2008, the terms ‘protected designation of origin’ may be omitted for wines bearing the following protected designations of origin, provided this possibility is regulated in the Member State legislation or in the rules applicable in the third country concerned, including those emanating from representative professional organisations:

(a)

Cyprus:

Κουμανδαρία (Commandaria);

(b)

Greece:

Σάμος (Samos);

(c)

Spain:

Cava,

Jerez, Xérès or Sherry,

Manzanilla;

(d)

France:

Champagne;

(e)

Italy:

Asti,

Marsala,

Franciacorta;

(f)

Portugal:

Madeira or Madère,

Port or Porto.