Ονομασία Προέλευσης Ελεγχόμενη (ΟΠΕ) (appellation d'origine contrôlée)

Traditional term for wine

Summary

In addition to the indispensable requirements of the ‘appellation d’origine de qualité supérieure�, the wines belonging to this category, shall fulfil the following ones: � they are produced of grapes from prime vineyards, with low per hectare yields, cultivated in soils appropriate for the production of quality wines, � comply with certain requirements concerning the pruning system of the vineyards and the minimum content of must in sugar.

Legislation

Member State or Third Country law: L.D. 243/1969 and L.D. 427/76 on improvement and protection of viticultural production

Updates to this page

Published 4 January 2021