In the formal grading system, AOC is the highest grade of French wine, accounting for half of the total output; Then there is the classification of VDQS (excellent regional wine), which is a transitional grade to be promoted to AOC producing area. At that time, the annual output was only1%; The third grade is VdP, which is often translated as regional table wine; The lowest level is VdT, that is, daily table wine.
The full name of VdP is Vin de Pays. Vin means "wine" in French, and Pays means "country" in French. People in English-speaking countries often call it Country Wine, while people in China translate it into regional table wine. The production area of VdP is larger than that of AOC, and the requirements are not so strict. Some non-traditional varieties are often allowed to be planted, and the restrictions on unit output are relatively loose.
The history and position of VDP
VDP (originally named Verband Deutscher naturweinverstiger) was founded in 19 10, and it is one of the earliest elite winery alliances in the world. Since its birth, VDP has deeply engraved the mission of "representing top wines and fully safeguarding the reputation of German wines" into its genes. Its members have always been prestigious and influential wineries at that time, and followed a set of strict winemaking standards.
During the development of 100 years, this set of standards has been constantly adjusted and improved according to the development of the times, but its high requirements remain unchanged, and the status of VDP as an important reference for German wine quality has not changed. Today, VDP has 1 1 regional associations in Germany, which correspondingly manages three production areas in Germany1.