Alcohol labelling is about letting consumers know the truth

Italy’s largest farmer’s association, Coldiretti, has branded the labelling as a 'direct attack' against the country.

Ireland’s plans for "alarmist" health warning labels on wine have brought howls of protest from those with vested interest who prefer to have marketing myths on the labels of their products.

Italy’s largest farmer’s association, Coldiretti, has branded the move a "direct attack" against the country, concerned that the move would have an impact on the country’s €14bn wine industry that employs 1.3m people.