What the nutrition declaration for wine includes
The nutrition declaration is expressed per 100 ml and follows Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011: energy, fat, of which saturates, carbohydrate, of which sugars, protein and salt. In a dry wine, almost everything is zero except energy.
When the declaration is provided by electronic means, the Commission recommends always presenting it as a table with the figures aligned, because there is no space limitation. On the bottle, only the energy value is needed.
How the energy value is calculated
The values in the declaration are averages based on the analysis carried out by the producer, on the known average values of the ingredients, or on generally established and accepted data. Energy is calculated with the factors in Annex XIV of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
For wine, the usual calculation combines alcohol and residual sugars, and organic acids can be added. With 12.5 % vol and 2 g/L of residual sugar, for example, you get about 289 kJ and 70 kcal per 100 ml.
- Ethanol: 29 kJ/g (7 kcal/g).
- Carbohydrate: 17 kJ/g (4 kcal/g).
- Organic acids: 13 kJ/g (3 kcal/g).
- Alcohol in g/100 ml = alcohol strength × 0.789.
What must stay on the physical label
If the full declaration is behind the QR code, the energy value has to appear in the same field of vision as the other mandatory particulars, in kJ and kcal per 100 ml. The symbol "E" may be used instead of the word energy.
Allergens also stay on the physical label. The Vinoveo QR code is dynamic, so you can correct a figure in the table without reprinting; if the printed energy value changes, the label does need to be updated.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an analysis of every vintage for the energy value?
The regulation refers to average values based on your analysis, on the known average values of the ingredients, or on generally accepted data. An analysis of alcohol and sugars is the most defensible basis.
Do I have to state both kJ and kcal?
Yes. The energy value is given in kilojoules first and kilocalories second, per 100 ml.
Can I also declare per glass?
The mandatory declaration is per 100 ml. You can add per-portion information on a voluntary basis, but it does not replace the 100 ml declaration.
Can the calculator be used as the official declaration?
No. It is an estimate to guide you. The declaration is the responsibility of the operator, based on your own analytical data; Vinoveo calculates and publishes what you enter.
