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February 2, 2026

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July 5, 2024

When do wine producers have to include the alcohol by volume (ABV) percentage on a wine’s label? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. When the ABV content is over 7%

B. When the ABV content is over 14%

C. When the wine is labeled with a specified AVA

D. All the time

According to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), a numerical alcohol content is only necessary on the wine’s label if the content is over 14% ABV. For wines from 7% to 14% ABV, it’s optional, and these wines may be labeled simply as “table wine” or “light wine” as the mandatory designation.

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