Ch 11

Question 1

2 types of GI in EU

Answer 1

1) PDO - Protected Designation of Origin
- 100 percent of the grapes used must be from this region stated

2) PGI - Protected Geographical Indication

Question 2

describe PDO

Answer 2

Protected designation of origin

• 100 percent of the grapes used must be from this region stated
• appellation d’origine controlle
• small in size

Question 3

describe PGI

Answer 3

Protected geographical indication

• larger, few restrictions (Pay D’oc)
• can use un-traditional grapes varietals
• varietally labeled
• vin de pays

Question 4

In EU countries GIs come with local rules on top of basic requirements

Answer 4

1) grape varieties
2) grape growing
3) wine making practices

Question 5

Non-EU countries approach on using GI on lablel

Answer 5

• each country has developed own way
• political boundaries
• vineyard divided into regions, zones, districts
• no local laws to define and limit what grape can be planted
• only concerned on the limits of the region

Question 6

food safety legislation regarding sulfite

Answer 6

___is almost universally used

• high doses is toxic
• most countries “____ ___ “must appear on label
• even if the ___ is only produced naturally and no other amount was added

Question 7

legislation relating to the wine industry is concerned with

Answer 7

1) ensuring safe for human consumption
2) label accurately describes what is in the bottle
3) alcohols is toxic and addictive
- regulations to reduce harm to individuals and societies

Question 8

world trade organization

Answer 8

global body manages international trade

-developed a system of GI which defines boundaries and regional names and points of interests

Question 9

what rules are defined by the world trade organization

Answer 9

1) if GI is on a label, then at least 85 percent of the grapes come from that region
- if PDO is on the label then 100 percent

2) significant differences between EU and non EU for GI legislation

Question 10

geographical indication

Answer 10

refers to a product’s place of origin w/ in a country

• defining style and quality
• defines a large area or a single vineyard
• controlled to ensure quality

Question 11

laws that limit the access to alcohol and harmful affect include:

Answer 11

1) minimum age
2) limit amount consumption before driving
3) publishing sensible guidelines
- broken down to fixed quantities
4) limits on advertising and marketing
- place limits on life styles