Editing Semi-generic (section)

==Recent problems==
Over the past thirty years, with the popularity of [[varietal]] labeling, semi-generic names have largely fallen out of use. They are typically only used on inexpensive wines sold in [[jug wine|jug]]s or [[Box wine|carton]]s and most of those now use the more popular varietal labeling.

The use of these names is a subject of some disagreement. Through [[international trade|trade agreements]], the [[European Union]] has protected most of these names in its major export markets. In 1993, Australia agreed not to use European place names and France and Italy agreed to stop using the term [[Tokaji|Tokay]], which is now reserved for Hungarian wines. The use of semi-generic names is beginning to become a problem for US domestic and foreign policy because as many [[American Viticultural Area]]s (AVAs) are becoming more popular around the world, they are seeking greater protection for their names inside and outside the U.S. In 2006, the U.S. agreed with the EU in the Wine Trade Agreement to refrain from adding any additional labels to class of semi-generic wines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ttb.gov/images/industry_circulars/archives/2006/06-01.html|title = TTB - Industry Circular Number: 2006-1}}</ref>

Some U.S. states have laws which additionally restrict or prohibit the use of semi-generic names wines produced within their borders.