Wine Labels and Bottle Shapes Chapter 5 Wine Labels and Bottle Shapes
Chapter Objectives Explain the differences in bottle shape Describe how to identify a wine based on the label Distinguish country of origin on a wine label Identify varietal wine Discuss different countries’ systems of denoting wine quality
The United States Label must include: Brand Name Bottler’s name and address Alcohol content Volume of the bottle Sulfite advisory Government warning others
France Levels: AOC VDQS Vin de Pays Vin de Table
Italy Levels: DOCG DOC IGT (Super Tuscans) Vino da Tavola
Spain Levels: DOC DO Vino de la Tierra Vino Comarcal Vino de Mesa
Australia Levels: LIP
Germany and Austria Levels: Qualitätswein Tafelwein Qualitätswein levels: QmP QbA
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