EU Wine Labeling/Intro to France

Question 1

What are the two levels of Appellations with a Geographic Indication in Europe?

Answer 1

PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)

Question 2

What does PDO stand for?

Answer 2

Protected Designation of Origin

Question 3

What are the determining factors for a PDO?

Answer 3

• Quality and Style primarily due to Geographical location
• 100% of grapes from PDO
• Produced in Region
• 100% Vitis Vinifera

Question 4

What are the determining factors for a PGI?

Answer 4

• Elements of style attributable to region
• 85% of grapes from region
• Produced in Regions
• Some PGIs allow hybrids

Question 5

When did Chateauneuf du Pape establish its Appllation controls?

Answer 5

1923

Question 6

What is the highest level for a French Wine Appellation?

Answer 6

AOC/AOP (Appellation d’Origine Controlee/Appellation d’Origine Protege)

Question 7

Which stepping stone classification was eliminated from french wine in 2011?

Answer 7

Vins delimites de qualite superieure

Question 8

Which French terms are equivalent to a european PGI?

Answer 8

Vin de Pays/VdP (old) and Indication Geographique Protegee/IGP (new)