Law

Question 1

A legally defined vineyard area in a country is known as?

Answer 1

Geographical Indication (GI)

Question 2

As a general rule, what percentage of wine must come from a region with a Geographical Indication (GI)?
What percentage for a European Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)?

Answer 2

GI: 85%
PDO: 100%

Question 3

What is the difference between a European GI and GIs from the rest of the world?

Answer 3

European GIs have additional restrictions on grape varieties and methods of production.

Question 4

What are the two types of European GIs?

Answer 4

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

Question 5

A European GI with a small area which has tightly defined regulations is called?

Answer 5

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)

Question 6

A European GI with a large area and less strict regulations is called?

Answer 6

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

Question 7

Give six factors that may be regulated or are typical for PDO wines.

Answer 7

1. Small areas where the grapes come from.
2. 100% of grapes must come from the stated area.
3. Restriction on grape varieties.
4. Grape varieties often not on the label.
5. Restriction on viticulture (yield, harvest method etc.)
6. Restriction on vinification (barrels vs chip staves, etc.)

Question 8

Give five factors that may be regulated or are typical for PGI wines.

Answer 8

1. Yield & limit on production volumes.
2. Area the grapes come from larger than a PDO typically.
3. Grape variety often on the label.
4. Typically 85% of grapes come from the stated area.
5. Diverse range of styles and quality.

Question 9

Must all European wines have a GI?

Answer 9

No
Multi-region & country blends are allowed.

Question 10

What restrictions are placed on wines without at GI?

Answer 10

Only those needed for food safety and labelling accuracy.

Question 11

Give two factors that may be regulated or are typical for GI wines outside of Europe.

Answer 11

1. No limit on grape varieties.
2. Legal terms such as AVA, Zone or Ward are rarely seen on the label.

Question 12

Give five ways that governments may influence and manage alcohol consumption.

Answer 12

1. Minimum legal age of purchase and consumption.
2. Limit blood alcohol levels while driving.
3. Publication of safe drinking guidelines.
4. Place restrictions on advertising.
5. Taxation.

Question 13

Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is a _____ from _________?

Answer 13

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
France

Question 14

Indication Géographical Protégée (IGP) is a _____ from _________?

Answer 14

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
France

Question 15

Vin de Pays (VdP) is a _____ from _________?

Answer 15

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
France

Question 16

A wine produced in France without a GI is labelled as?

Answer 16

Vin de France

Question 17

Can a plot of land be covered by multiple appellations?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

If a plot of land is covered by multiple appellations, apart from profit, what will influence which appellation is used?

Answer 18

The weather