32 - Introduction to the USA

Question 1

the United States’ wine laws

Answer 1

• the US’ GI system is based on the Amercan Viticultural Area (AVA)
• there are federal laws specifying the minimum percentages of grapes that must come from a single grape variety, vintage or AVA to allow these terms to appear on the label
• many states also have their own laws that may differ from the federal limits

wines that do not qualify for an AVA:
- the name of a state (ie California), or county (ie Napa County) may appear on the label
- the laws for labelling with a vintage & geographical origin are often more lenient for these wines than those with AVA status

Question 2

the US’ GI system is based on …

Answer 2

the American Viticultural Area (AVA)

Question 3

The United States’ wine laws:
There are federal laws specifying …

Answer 3

the minimum percentages of grapes that must come from a single
- grape variety,
- vintage or
- AVA
to allow these terms to appear on the label

Question 4

the United States’ wine laws
Many states also have …

Answer 4

… their own laws that may differ from the federal limits

Question 5

the United States’ wine laws
Wines that do not qualify for an AVA: …

Answer 5

• the name of a state (ie California), or county (ie Napa County) may appear on the label
• the laws for labelling with a vintage & geographical origin are often more lenient for these wines than those with AVA status