French wine law and labelling

Question 1

What is the French PDO?

Answer 1

Appellation d’oroigin protegee (AOP), but the traditional term Appellation d;origine controlee (AC or AOC) is more widely seen on wine labels.

Question 2

Waht is the French PGI?

Answer 2

Indication geographique protegee (IGP).

Many producers use thsi term on their wine labels althou the traditional term Vin to Pays (VdP) is also often seen.

Question 3

What are wines with GI called in France?

Answer 3

Vin de France