Wine regions/law

Question 1

Which region is the most regulated regarding wine production?

Answer 1

EU

Question 2

What are the main geographical indication (GI) levels in the EU?

Answer 2

PDO - Protected Designation of Origin

PGI - Protected Geographical Indication

Question 3

What are the GIs of France?

Answer 3

PDO:
AOP - Appellation d’origine protégée
AOC - Appellation d’origine contrôlée

PGI:
IGP - Indication géographique protégée
VdP - Vin de pays

Question 4

What is the principal region incl. subregion and villages for Pinot Noir in France?

Answer 4

Côte d’Or:

Côte de Nuits

• Nuits-Saint-Georges
• Gevrey-Chambertin

Côte de Beaune

• Beaune
• Pommard

Question 5

What is the classification system in Burgundy?

Answer 5

Regional (Bourgogne on label)
Village (Village on label)
Premier Cru (vineyard + village on label)
Grand Cru (vineyard on label)