GLOSSARY TERM
Geographical Indication
Label TermsA protected place-based name used for agricultural products, including wine.
<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>GIs connect product identity to origin and are maintained through legal registers or national/regional systems. The EU eAmbrosia register is a key source for EU wine GIs.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Use GI as a broad category and link to specific systems such as AOP, PDO, DOC, DO, and AVA.</p>
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