Observations

[AlpineOeno]

foodie,

I agree with your reply about the distinct characteristics of regional wines throughout europe and that blending could muddle some of these qualities, but the 25% blending acceptability is not always the rule. Country to country, and even between different viticultural regions within a country, the laws differ. Many are 25%, but some are 15% and some viticultural areas still maintain a 100% varietal requirement for labeling as such.