Appellation

A legally or officially recognized geographic origin used on wine labels.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Appellations can identify countries, states, regions, AVAs, AOCs, DOCs, DOs, or other protected origin systems depending on jurisdiction.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>An appellation is both a place cue and, in many systems, a rules cue for grapes, production, or style.</p>