France
THe following are the classifications of wine in France based on quality. (from highest quality)
Appellation d'Origine Controlee- Most prestigious classification of wine quality.
Vins delimite de Qualite Superieure- Accounts for about 2% of French Wine
Vin de Pays- the lowest official classification of wines. There are 6 regional:
-Vin de Pays Jardin de la France (Loire Valley)
-Vin de Pays Comtes Rhodaniens (Rhone and the Alps)
-Vin de Pays Come Tolosan (Pyrenees and Midi)
-Vin de Pays d'Oc (Languedoc-Roussillon)
-Vin de Pays Portes de la Mediterranean (Provence, Alpes, Cotes de Azure)
Vin de Table- wine for everyday drinking and not intended to be aged.
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