French Wine Laws Flashcards
1
Q
What are PDO wines called in France?
A
AOP - appellation d’origine protégée AOP
AC/AOC- Appellation d’origine contrôlée “traditional term”
A producer can choose which appellation to be in depending upon the vintage if land falls under both a generic and a prestigious appellation.
2
Q
What are PGI wines called in France?
A
IGP - Indication Geographique Protegee
VcP - Vin de Pays ‘traditional term’
3
Q
What are French wines without a GI called?
A
Vin de France
