Wine regions/law Flashcards
1
Q
Which region is the most regulated regarding wine production?
A
EU
2
Q
What are the main geographical indication (GI) levels in the EU?
A
PDO - Protected Designation of Origin
PGI - Protected Geographical Indication
3
Q
What are the GIs of France?
A
PDO:
AOP - Appellation d’origine protégée
AOC - Appellation d’origine contrôlée
PGI:
IGP - Indication géographique protégée
VdP - Vin de pays
4
Q
What is the principal region incl. subregion and villages for Pinot Noir in France?
A
Côte d’Or:
Côte de Nuits
- Nuits-Saint-Georges
- Gevrey-Chambertin
Côte de Beaune
- Beaune
- Pommard
5
Q
What is the classification system in Burgundy?
A
Regional (Bourgogne on label)
Village (Village on label)
Premier Cru (vineyard + village on label)
Grand Cru (vineyard on label)
