Portuguese Wine Laws

Question 1

What is the Portuguese term for PDO?

Answer 1

Denominação de Origem Protegida (DOP) but the traditional term is Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC).

Question 2

What is the Portuguese term for PGI?

Answer 2

Idicação Geográfica Protegida (IGP) but the traditional term is Vinho Regional.

Question 3

What are wines called without a GI?

Answer 3

Table wines without geographical indication are labelled as Vinho (Wine). Simple, fruity off-dry rose wines fall into this category.