Beverage Alcohol Manual

IMPORTANT

Note: The Beverage Alcohol Manual below has not been updated to be consistent with the current wine labeling regulations at 27 CFR part 4. For the most up-to-date wine labeling guidance, please see Wine Labeling.

A Practical Guide

Basic Mandatory Labeling Information for WINE
Volume 1

Complete Wine BAM Cover Governing Laws and Regulations Table of Contents
	Introduction
	Purpose of the Wine BAM
	Chapter 1:	Mandatory Label Information
	Chapter 2:	Type Size and Legibility Requirements
	Chapter 3:	Format Type Size Legibility Heath Warning Statement
	Chapter 4:	Geographic Brand Names
	Chapter 5:	Class and Type Designation
	Chapter 6:	Name and Address
	Chapter 7:	Standards of Fill and Net Contents
	Chapter 8:	Cellar Treatment for Natural Wine
	Chapter 9:	Appellation of Origin and Vintage Date
	Chapter 10:	Sample Wine Labels

THE BEVERAGE ALCOHOL MANUAL (BAM)
A Practical Guide

Basic Mandatory Labeling Information for WINE
Volume 1

Last updated: August 15, 2025

IMPORTANT

A Practical Guide

Basic Mandatory Labeling Information for WINE Volume 1

Basic Mandatory Labeling Information for WINE
Volume 1