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1
Q

What is the French for PDO?

A

Appellation d’origine protégée (AOP)

2
Q

What is the traditional French term for AOP?

A

Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AC or AOC)

3
Q

Which French term for PDO is more commonly seen?

A

AC/AOC

4
Q

In France, it is common for a plot of land to be covered by a … appellation
How may this benefit a producer?

A

Generic
More prestigious
They can choose which one to use, based on the quality of the vintage

5
Q

What is the French term for a PGI wine? Which other term can also be seen?

A

Indication géographique protégée (IGP)

Vin de Pays (VdP)

6
Q

What term is used in France for a wine without a GI?

A

Vin de France