Apr 20, 2021 · Germany has introduced a new "quality" hierarchy for its wines. It is based on geography, similar (but different) to many other countries in Europe: Area, Region, Village, and …

Apr 26, 2021 · We explain the details of the new German geographic quality wine system and how it will work together with the existing system. On January 27, 2021 the new German wine …

On November 26, 2020, the German parliament passed a new wine law, which took effect on January 27, 2021. Importantly, the new German wine law introduces a new hierarchy to …

May 29, 2016 · When I was recently in the Languedoc for their annual primeur tasting they presented the new plan, a division into three levels: A “grand vin” category, for the sub-districts …

Jan 1, 2025 · The new classification starts here, with Germany’s most basic wine category. Requirements include grapes grown only in Germany, minimum alcohol by volume of 8.5% …

Interesting article in Forbes magazine about a new German wine law came into force. It introduces a new kind of hierarchy for German wines based on its geographic origin.

There are 4 potential ‘levels’ of wine which you can find in Burgundy, and one other that is interesting to discuss. Those levels are : Grand Cru; Premier Cru; Villages; Regional; An …

Jul 24, 2024 · Formal hierarchies are scorned in the New World, but anywhere there has been a move toward geographical descriptions, some sort of hierarchy has formed de facto if not de …

Aug 24, 2010 · France’s Languedoc region claims a new grand cru and grand vin system will ‘simplify’ life for its consumers. The base appellation AOC Languedoc will sit at the bottom of a …

Germany has introduced a new "quality" hierarchy for its wines. It is based on geography, similar (but different) to many other countries in Europe: Area, Region, Village, and Vineyard. Here's …