The proposed legislation would also make sure all beverage distributors take part on the state’s recycling program, which requires most beverages to be subject to a 10-cent deposit on return scheme.
Liquor sold by the state would remain exempt because the state would have to join a private recycling cooperative. Wine bottles also would be exempt because the state’s container infrastructure isn’t set up to handle them.
The ruling applies to wineries, vineyards and ranches and is through the FAIR Plan for operations that lost conventional commercial coverage in the wake of several years of wildfires.
3 Badge Beverage Corp. announced a line extension, building on its popular Prosecco and Pinot Grigio labels with a set of classic premium Italian red wines. The new additions include a Barolo D.O.C.G., a Brunello D.O.C.G., a Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G., and a Toscana I.G.T. Rosso (Super Tuscan). SRP ranges from $28 to $60.
The Guinigi portfolio honors the cultural roots of 3 Badge proprietor August Sebastiani. “Italian wines have always held a special place in my heart and in my cellar,” said Sebastiani, a fourth-generation vintner. “I’m thrilled to complete the Guinigi portfolio with these iconic Italian red varietal expressions. My family has always maintained a deep connection to Italy through our love of Barolo, Brunello, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans, so it’s wonderful to bring them all home to 3 Badge and to the American consumer.”
The red wines join Guinigi’s Prosecco D.O.C. from Treviso ($17), the Prosecco Rosé D.O.C. Spumante Brut from Treviso (SRP $17) and the Pinot Grigio D.O.C. from Delle Venezie ($14).
Both the name “Guinigi” and the label art are inspired by la Torre Guinigi, a historical landmark found in the town of Lucca, Tuscany, one of the towns where Sebastiani’s ancestors resided. Constructed in the Middle Ages, the Romanesque fortification overlooks the city to this day, distinctly adorned with a unique aerial garden at its topmost outlook. There, the tall Holm oak trees which decorate the tower’s pinnacle symbolize rebirth and renewal, which is paralleled in each new Guinigi vintage.
The pearlescent black label features a laser cut Guinigi tower shining in foil, which doubles as a marker as the wine level descends in the bottle. Tactile, geometric designs make for an elegant yet approachable design that stands apart from its more traditionally labeled peers.
A standardized sweetness guide will be required on all labels of AOC Alsace wines beginning with wines produced from the 2021 harvest. Unlike other French regions, Alsace bottles are labeled by grape; thus, with a quick glance, it’s apparent whether the wine is a Riesling or a Gewurztraminer, for example.
The labeling initiative became law in May 2021 and was originally proposed by the Association of Alsace Wine Growers with support from the CIVA (Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins d’Alsace or Alsace Wine Board) along with other wine professionals in the region. The labeling aims to make it even simpler for consumers to select wines, and this new, clear indication will also support the trade, helping them better navigate the region and offer guidance to their customers.
Two options for still wines are available to indicate the sweetness level (as defined by European regulations):
Option 1: label with one of the four appropriate terms:
Option 2: visual scale with sweetness levels and an arrow clearly pointing to one specific level. See visuals of accepted scales.
The new system will apply not only to Alsace wine labels, but also to all advertising, marketing materials, invoices, containers – a move that will greatly assist trade partners. This new regulation is a great step forward for the wine industry as it will bring even more clarity, transparency, and credibility to the purchase or recommendation of Alsace wines and aligns with the measures Alsace producers have been taking over the past few years to innovate and be closer to their audiences.
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