12 - Introduction to France

Question 1

What are the French terms for PDO and PGI Wines?

Answer 1

PDO: these are referred to as ‘appellation wines’. Appellation d’origine protegee (AOP) is direct translation for PDO but the traditional term Appellation d’origine controlee (AC or AOC) is more widely used
one plot of land can be covered by a generic and more prestigious appellation

PGI: Indication geographique protegee (IGP). Vin de Pays (VDP) is a traditional term that is also used

no GI wines: Vin de France