Regional Bordeaux AOCs — In the Bordeaux wine region there are seven regional Appellations d origine contrôlée (AOCs) that may be used throughout the Gironde department. These are Bordeaux Rouge AOC, Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge, Bordeaux Clairet, Bordeaux Rosé, Bordeaux… … Wikipedia
Alentejo VR — Vinho do Alentejo (Alentejo Wines) are Portuguese wines produced in the Alentejo region. The area is classified as a Vinho Regional (VR), a designation similar to a French vin de pay region. Located in the southern half of Portugal, the Alentejo… … Wikipedia
Portuguese wine — is part of the ancient traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and mostly the Romans. It started to export its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire. Modern exports developed… … Wikipedia
Minho (VR) — Vignoble du Minho Vendanges dans la région du Minho Désignation(s) Vignoble du Minho Appellation(s) principale(s) Minho … Wikipédia en Français
Rios do Minho VR — Rios do Minho is a Portuguese wine region covering the same areas as the Vinho Verde DOC. The region is classified as a Vinho Regional (VR), a designation similar to a French vin de pay region. The wines of the Rios do Minho and Vinho Verde are… … Wikipedia
Minho VR — Harvest in Guimarães in the Minho wine region. Minho, formerly Rios do Minho, is a Portuguese wine region covering the same areas as the Vinho Verde DOC.[1] The region is classified as a Vinho Regional (VR), a designation similar to a French vin… … Wikipedia
Glossary of wine terms — The glossary of wine terms lists the definitions of many general terms used within the wine industry. For terms specific to viticulture, winemaking, grape varieties, and wine tasting, see the topic specific list in the See also section below.… … Wikipedia
Denominação de Origem Controlada — The Denominação de Origem Controlada (or DOC) is the system of protected designation of origin for wines, cheeses, butters, and other agricultural products from Portugal. Contents 1 Wines 1.1 Regulation 1.2 Other levels 2 See … Wikipedia
Vin de pays — is a French term meaning country wine . Vins de pays are a step in the French wine classification which is above the table wine ( Vin de table ) classification, but below the Appellation d origine contrôlée (AOC) and VDQS classifications.… … Wikipedia
List of Portuguese wine regions — Portuguese wine regions are grouped into 3 classifications. At the top are the Denominação de Origem Controlada (or DOCs) which correspond roughly to the French Appellation d origine contrôlée (AOC), Italian Denominazione di origine controllata… … Wikipedia