Q & A
What is an ‘Abocado’ wine?
‘Abocado’ is the Spanish term that was used to designate medium-sweet wines in Spain. Although, it is increasingly rare to find it on wine labels today, it can still be found…
Q & A
What is the meaning of “Vieilles Vignes”?
“Vieilles Vignes” is the French term for ‘old vines’. This term may often appear on French wine label. However, it has no legal value which means that the reality covered by the term old vines vary greatly from wine estate to wine estate…
Beginners
What is the difference AOC vs. IGP (PDO vs. PGI)?
Newcomers to the world of wine can sometimes be overwhelmed by the many acronyms flooding the industry. When it comes to French wines, you’ll often come across two acronyms: AOC and IGP. So what is the difference between the two. Both are part of the French appellation quality system, but Read more…
Q & A
What is the meaning of IGP (PGI)?
IGP is a French acronym meaning “Indication Geographique Protégée”. It has been translated under European law by the acronym PGI, meaning Protected Geographical Indication. It consists of a set of specifications a wine produced in a certain area has to respect in order to receive this label. It can be Read more…
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What is the meaning of AOC in wine?
AOC is the French acronym for Appellation d’Origine Controllée. It is the equivalent of the AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protégée). It could be translated litterally as Appellation of Controlled Origin. It has been translated in European wine laws by the acronym PDO meaning Protected Denomination of Origin. It can be considered Read more…