The European Commission announced Monday that it had dropped plans to allow rose wine to be made by mixing red and white wines, a victory for producers in France and Italy.
The European Commission announced Monday that it had dropped plans to allow rose wine to be made by mixing red and white wines, a victory for producers in France and Italy.
The decision came following intense lobbying of the commission, the European Union's executive arm, by organisations representing Europe's wine-making sector.
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"It's become clear over recent weeks that a majority in our wine sector believe that ending the ban on blending could undermine the image of traditional rose.
"I am always prepared to listen to good arguments, and that's why I am making this change," she said.
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Winegrowers fear such a move could lead to thousands of job losses and endanger their traditional rose, made by the more time-consuming method of leaving crushed red wine grapes to soak with their juice.
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Rose Wine Makers Oppose EU Mixing Plans
Wine producers from France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland held firm Tuesday against European Union plans to allow rose wine to be made by mixing red and white wines.
Wine producers from France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland held firm Tuesday against European Union plans to allow rose wine to be made by mixing red and white wines.
