Chap 12: Intro to France Flashcards
What is French for PDO?
Appellation d’origine protégée (AOP)
What is the traditional French term for AOP?
Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AC or AOC)
Which French term for PDO is more commonly seen on labels?
AC/AOC
In France, it is common for a plot of land to be covered by how many appellations?
How may this benefit a producer?
Common for one plot of land to be covered by both a generic and a more prestigious appellation.
They can choose which one to use, based on the quality of the vintage.
What is the French term for a PGI wine? Which other term can also be seen?
Indication géographique protégée (IGP)
Vin de Pays (VdP)
What term is used in France for a wine without a GI?
Vin de France