A particular wine-growing region that has been designated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as having shared characteristics of climate, soil or other conditions.
The official place where the wine originated.
1) Designated wine growing areas governed by the rules and regulations of a country's federal local government body. Rules vary from country to country but are similar in their attempt to stimulate the production of quality wines. Regulations are established by the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in France, the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) in Italy, the Denominaçao de Origem Controlada (DOC) in Portugal, the Denominación de Origen (DO) in Spain and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) in the United States. 2) Synonym for name.
Clearly defines an area or region where wine grapes were grown, such as Bordeaux, Alsace, Napa Valley or SonomaValley.
a geographical name (as of a region, village, or vineyard) under which a winegrower is authorized to identify and market wine
a grape-growing region that has its own specific microclimate
A protected name under which a wine may be sold, indicating that the grapes used are of a specific kind from a specific district.
The official name of the area of origin of a wine. Appellation d'Origine Controlee is the term applied in France for the laws controlling wine and its production. Laws in most other countries had their beginnings based on the A.O.C laws of France.
A recognised wine-growing region.
The area where grapes are grown and made into wine. Examples: Bordeaux, Sonoma. In the U. S. an appellation is a state, county, or other legal geographic area.
a geographical definition of a wine region, BC has 4: the Okanagan Valley, the Similkameen Valley, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island
A defined geographic wine region where wines are known to have a specific characteristic
A defined area where grapes are grown. Champagne, in France, is an appellation. California appellations include the Napa Valley and Sonoma County.
This refers to the area where the grapes used to make a particular wine were grown (i.e Bordeaux ). The rules governing appellations vary depending on the country in which the wine is produced.
A French term that refers to the place where a wine's grapes were grown. In France, appellation has a very strict definition and many rules that apply to its use, while in California those rules are a bit more relaxed. In order to use a specific appellati
The name of the region from which a wine comes (e.g. Bordeaux, Porto)
since the appellation ties the product to its place of origin, the word "appellation" may mean either a wine or a wine-growing locality. The higher the quality of the wine, the more exactly the place of origin is pinpointed. This gives rise in Burgundy to four categories of appellations: (1) regional, e.g. Bourgogne Rouge; (2) communal, which mention the name of the producing village, e.g. Vosne-Romanée; (3) Premier Crus, which mention the name of the village plus that of a named plot of recognized excellence, e.g. Vosne-Romanée "Les Chaumes"; (4) Grand Crus, which are grown from a named plot of such quality that it has won the right to constitute an appellation of its own without mentioning the name of the village, e.g. "La Tâche", which is a plot within the commune of Vosne-Romanée.
A system developed by the French to regulate the authenticity of their finest wines. Appellation applies specifically to the region where the grapes were grown. The French also regulate what grapes can be grown where; what winemaking methods can be used; how large the yields can be; etc. Other countries have adopted their own versions of controlled appellations with varying success. Aroma The scent a wine derives from its grape variety (as opposed to scents that result from the wine making process). See our favorite link from Southern Wine and Spirits of the Aroma Wheel, a guide to wine aromas. It breaks it down into three levels, from general to more specific.
A specific legally defined area for grape growing. For example, Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Chianti, Burgundy, Chablis, Barossa Valley, and many many more.
Defines the area where a wine's grapes were grown, such as Bordeaux, Gevrey-Chambertin, Alexander Valley or Russian River Valley. Regulations vary widely from country to country. In order to use an appellation on a California wine label, for example, 85 percent of the grapes used to make the wine must be grown in the specified district.
The area of where the grapes were grown. This system was developed by the French to regulate the authenticity of their finest wines.
From the French, a geographic designation for a grape growing region. An appellation can be quite large on the order of a State or Province or quite small on the order of a valley or even a particular chateau. Appellations are typically approved by governmental agencies who also regulate the manner in which an appellation name can be used for a particular wine blend. As an example for a wine to carry the Napa Valley appellation name on its label, 85% of that wine must come from grapes grown within the Napa Valley appellation.
a French government designation regulating growing regions, grape varieties, etc. in wine making; other appellations are used to designate cheeses and other foods from specific regions.
designation of the area where a wine’s grapes were grown.
A defined area where grapes are grown. Champagne in France is an example of an appellation. California's appellations include both Napa and Sonoma Valley's.
A specific geographic region where grapes are grown.
Refers to a specifically designated, geographic wine area.
A viticultural area. In the United States, an appellation is defined strictly by a geographic area. If a wine label cites an appellation (e.g. Russian River Valley), 85% of the grapes must be grown in that appellation.
Defines the area where a certain wine's grapes are grown. Appellations can be small areas (a few hundred acres) or a large area (spanning different counties or states).
Appellation refers to where the grapes were grown. For example, if the wine label says “Napa County”, it's required by law to be made from at least 85% of grapes from Napa County.
a recognized wine-growing region.
( app-el-ay-shun):The region where a specific grape is grown. Geography and climate combine to produce flavors and style characteristics, which are unique to a region.
A clearly defined area with uniform and characteristic conditions (climate, soil, etc.) for the wines made there. Appellation defines the origin of the wines; it can refer to a rather small but also to a larger growing area.
Defines the area where a wine's grapes were grown, such as the Hunter Valley, Mudgee, Barossa Valley or even Bordeaux, Gevrey-Chambertin or Napa Valley. Regulations vary widely from country to country. In order to use an appellation on an Australian wine label, for example, 85 percent of the grapes used to make the wine must be grown in the specified district.
A defined area where grapes are grown. For example, California appellations include Napa Valley and Sonoma County.
French system regulating authenticity; applies to region where the grapes were grown.
A designated wine growing area, as defined under local laws. Somewhat standardized across many countries.
An appellation is a geographical-based term used to identify where the grapes for a wine were grown. The rules that govern appellations are dependent on the country in which the wine was produced. Historically, the world's first vineyard classification system was introduced by the Hungarians in Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary in 1730.
