C12 - Introduction to France Flashcards
1
Q
What is the French for PDO?
A
Appellation d’origine protégée (AOP)
2
Q
What is the traditional French term for AOP?
A
Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AC or AOC)
3
Q
Which French term for PDO is more commonly seen?
A
AC/AOC
4
Q
In France, it is common for a plot of land to be covered by a … appellation
How may this benefit a producer?
A
Generic
More prestigious
They can choose which one to use, based on the quality of the vintage
5
Q
What is the French term for a PGI wine? Which other term can also be seen?
A
Indication géographique protégée (IGP)| Vin de Pays (VdP)
6
Q
What term is used in France for a wine without a GI?
A
Vin de France
