The HNT asks its members to block Italian origin wines

The National Council of Wine Communities (HNT) draws the attention of its members to block their Italian origin wine stocks and withdraw the already delivered Italian wines from the shelves, because an excise fraud detected in Italy – the organization told MTI on Friday.

According to the information the stocks of the Italian Cantine Brusa winery – one of Italy's largest winery, which has several domestic importers and suppliers – were seized by the Italian authorities due to excise tax offenses and proceedings were initated against the company. The investigation is ongoing. For further information and understanding of the measures the HNT contacted with the Italian partner organizations. (MTI)