Appellation
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Definition
A legally defined wine-growing region with specific regulations.
In Depth
An appellation guarantees that wine comes from a specific place and was made following regional rules. The concept originated in France (AOC) and has been adopted worldwide: DO/DOC (Spain/Italy), AVA (US), GI (Australia). Smaller, more specific appellations generally indicate higher quality potential. Understanding appellations is key to navigating wine labels.
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Details
- Category
- Regions & Terroir
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Pronunciation
- ap-uh-LAY-shun
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