Intro to USA Flashcards
1
Q
What is the USA GI system based off of?
A
American Viticultural Area (AVA)
2
Q
what is the size of an AVA
A
can vary widely
3
Q
An AVA can include land in only one state - T or F?
A
F - it can cover land in multiple states as well as overlap
4
Q
What is required to allow AVA terms to appear on the labels
A
a minimum percentage of grapes that must come from a single grape varietal, vintage or AVA,
5
Q
Do states have their own laws besides AVA terms in USA?
A
yes - many do
6
Q
What is seen on a label for states that do not qualify for AVA?
A
name of state or county may appear on the label. labelling for vintage and geographical origin are more lenient then AVA
