WSET Level 2 Practice Question · Episode 70

L2 • Ep 70

WSET L2 Quiz

In EU wine regulations, what is the common labeling term that corresponds to the 'Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)' category, proving that a wine adheres to strict quality regulations and originates from a specific area?

APGI (Protected Geographical Indication)

BPDO (Protected Designation of Origin)

CTable Wine (Vino de Mesa)

DCompletely removes all carbonation generated during fermentation.

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In EU wine regulations, what is the common labeling term that corresponds to the 'Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)' category, proving that a wine adheres to strict quality regulations and originates from a specific area?

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Practice Question

In EU wine regulations, what is the common labeling term that corresponds to the 'Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)' category, proving that a wine adheres to strict quality regulations and originates from a specific area?

A. PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)
B. PDO (Protected Designation of Origin)
C. Table Wine (Vino de Mesa)
D. Completely removes all carbonation generated during fermentation.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B. PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Explanation: A Wine Label is a wine's ID card and proof of quality. PDO is the highest category, meaning the wine is produced within a specific geographical area and strictly follows prescribed grape varieties and winemaking methods. France's AOC, Italy's DOCG/DOC, and Spain's DO/DOCa all fall into this PDO category. Conversely, PGI is a category subject to slightly more relaxed regulations.

Expert Exam Tip

[Trap]: Do not blindly assume that PGI-category wines are always of lower quality than PDO. Because regulations are more flexible, creative and high-end wines like 'Super Tuscans' can exist within the PGI category. [Tip]: In the exam, link 'Strict regulations/Smaller areas' with PDO and 'Flexible regulations/Larger areas' with PGI.