Chapter 11 - Wine and the Law

Question 1

What substance commonly found in wine or used in the wine making process can be toxic if consumed in high doses?

Answer 1

SO2

Question 2

Who is responsible for ensuring that the description of the product and any claims made on the packaging are accurate?

Answer 2

The person on company that puts the product on sale

Question 3

What is a “GI”?

Answer 3

It is a designated vineyard area within a country

Question 4

Typically, what percentage of the liquid in a bottle must come from a GI if the GI is stated on the label?

Answer 4

Typically it is 85% however this does not apply universally and there is some deviation from this standard.

Question 5

What are the two quality categories for GI in the EU?

Answer 5

1) Wines with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

2) Wines with a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

Question 6

What is the difference between PDO and PGI?

Answer 6

Broadly speaking, PDO’s are smaller areas with more tightly defined regulations, whereas PGI’s are larger and have few regulations