Wine labels provide the customer with a certain amount of information. This is done due to law requirements and for the benefit of the consumer who can make an informed choice of purchase. Labels describe certain characteristics of the wine, as well as determining the place of origin. Examples of information provided on labels can be any or all of the following:

• Bottle capacity - 350/700/750ml.
• The 'e' mark that is the EU mark showing the wine conforming to bottling capacity regulations.
• Country of origin.
• Region or District where produced.
• Winery where made.
• Vineyard from where the grapes originated.
• Name of producer.
• Name of bottler.
• Name of wine dealer.
• Grape variety or varieties used. Sometimes even the percentage of blend/mix.
• Colour of wine.
• Sweetness of wine.
• Alcohol level of the wine expressed as % by volume. This indicates the allowed by law for the particular wine. This can vary from as little as 6% to a maximum of 15% for still/light wines.
• Vintage year. The year of the harvest of the grapes used to make wine. No vintage year on label means the wine is a blend/mix of wines from different dates and is usually a wine meant for early drinking.
• Suggested serving temperatures.