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Denominación de Origen is an appellation primarily for Spanish wines, but also other foodstuffs. It is parallel with the hierarchical system of France (1935) and Italy (1963) although Rioja (1925) and Sherry (1933) preceded the full system. As of 2006, 72 wine regions have EU QWPSR (Quality Wine Produced in Specific Regions) status.
Labels 3 Denominación de Pago (DO de Pago): Individual single-estates with an international reputation 2 Denominación de Origen Calificada/Qualificada (DOCa/DOQ - Denominació d'Origen Qualificada in Catalan): Regions with (allegedly) a track record of consistent quality 62 Denominación de Origen (Denominació d'Origen in Catalan - DO): mainstream quality-wine regions 5 Vino de Calidad Producido en Región Determinada (VCPRD): a 'starter home' for wine regions climbing the quality ladder. There are also some 55 country wine areas (Vinos de la Tierra - VdlT) which do not have EU QWPSR status but which may use a regional name. Appellations The 65 wine appelations are as follows: | ||||||||
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