May wine is made from wine with the addition of woodruff (Asperula odorata or Galium odoratum) or its extracts. On the other hand, the May p otion (Maibowle) is made from dry white wine into which woodruff or extracts have been mixed, with the addition of oranges and/or other fruits, possibly in the form of juice, concentrates or extracts, and subjected to a maximum 5% sweetening with sugar. Both names or recipes are protected...
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