1
Q
PDO
A
Protected designation of origin
2
Q
AOC (or AC)
A
French PDO
3
Q
DO(C/G)
A
Italian PDO
4
Q
Pradikatswein
A
German PDO
5
Q
Grand Cru
A
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Alsace
PDO’s
6
Q
Classico
A
Highest quality within a DO(C/G) in Italy
7
Q
Riserva/reserve
A
More alcohol and matured for longer
8
Q
Cru bourgeoise
A
Higher quality within bordeaux AOC, not as high quality as Grand Cru Classé
