1. Facts

An Italian company, the Seller, a German company, the Buyer entered into a contract for the Seller to deliver a consignment of wine to the Buyer in Germany. The German authorities seized the wine and destroyed it, since it contained a reasonable percentage of water with which the wine had been mixed. The Buyer refused payment. The Seller wants to start a claim.

Apply the CISG as well as the INCOTERMS 2010 and what you have studied about the bill of lading to the above contract between Buyer and Seller.

Your analysis and decision need to include the following:

1. Lack of conformity of the goods;
2. Avoidance of contract and damages;
3. Defenses;