French Appellation system

Question 1

PDO stands for…

Answer 1

Protected Designation of Origin. (EU)

Question 2

PGI stands for…

Answer 2

Protected Geographical Indication. (EU)

Question 3

AOP stands for…

Answer 3

Appellationd’Origine Protegee

Question 4

IGP stands for…

Answer 4

Indication Geographique Protegee

Question 5

INAO stands for…

Answer 5

Institut National de l’Origine Controlee

Question 6

AOP used to be called ……

Answer 6

AOC

Question 7

IGP used to be called ……

Answer 7

Vin de Pays

Question 8

Vin de Table used to be called ……

Answer 8

Vin de France

Question 9

In a PGI wine, waht minimum % must come from the IGP

Answer 9

85%

Question 10

General rules for IGP wines

Answer 10

Any variety. Blend from different regions. Oak chips or barrels. Acid, tannins and other additives are permitted. Allows branding, variety and origin on label.

Question 11

“Vin” indicates…

Answer 11

Wines without geographic indication.

Question 12

Vin de France

Answer 12

Replaced the vin de Table category. since 2010

Wine is made from grapes sourced from anywhere in France.

The lowest level in the Appellation system.

Question 13

Vin de Table

Answer 13

• Replaced by Vin de France since 2010
• Lowest Appellation tier.
• Aside from health and safety, few restrictions.

Question 14

QWPSR

Answer 14

Quality Wines Produced in Specific Regions. (EU)

Question 15

Objectives of the new classification system

Answer 15

• Be more competitive with the New World producers.
• Simpler, clearer and more effective marketing.
• Better balance between supply and demand.
• Preserve traditions
• One hierachial system for all 28 countries.

Question 16

AOP regulates what?

Answer 16

1. Production area
2. Permitted grape varieties
3. Reguired ripeness and must weights
4. Harvest yield, restrictions.
5. Mini,um alcohol content.
6. Winemaking techniques.

Question 17

AOP sumarised

Answer 17

AOP indicates the geopgraphical origin, quality and style of wine.

The Aop controls what grapes may be used and how they are grown, bending, winemaking methiod and place of production.

Question 18

Name the old French terms that now fall into the AOP

Answer 18

• Grand Cru.
• Premier Cru

Question 19

Explain Grand Cru.

Answer 19

Now AOP

Higest qualification

Either a plot of land or the Chateau. (Bordeaux)

Question 20

Explain Premier Cru

Answer 20

either a vineyard plot

or

The very highest tied within a Grand Cru classification.