Appellation system
7 important questions on Appellation system
What is the appellation system for Australia?
What are the characteristics of the tables wines?
- They are at the bottom of the quality scale
- Often cheaper and do not benefit from a geographical indication except the name of the country
- The rules are lighter
- Possible to bland wines from different regions or even countries
- No obligations to use a specific grapes
- The yields can be high (up to 150 hectoliters per hectare)
What are the characteristics f the PGI?
- The rules are more flexible that for the PDOs
- The wines can be produced form a big area within a specific country
- Limited number of grapes
- Yields can also be higher (Max 90 hectoliters per hectare)
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What are the characteristics of the PDO?
- The best wines will carry a PDO
- Rules are strict
- Small number of grape varieties
- Limited surface area
- Yields average of 60 hectoliters per hectare
- For appellations, like Barolo, the wine must be aged in oak
What are the 2 levels within the Italian PDO system?
- DOC
- DOCG --> best appellation (E.g. Chianti classico and Barolo)
What is the main positive aspect of the Grand Cru classification?
Why is the Grand Cru located in the middle of the slop?
- Better position for the sun = better photosynthesis, so the grapes will be richer
- We have more limestone and the sole is deeper, so is richer that the one down the valley that is rich in "alluvials"
- Sole are well drained in case of rain, need a bit of hydric stress
- Better protection against wind
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