Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC): Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC)''' (Portuguese: [dɨnumɨˈnɐsɐ̃w d(ɨ) oˈɾiʒẽw kõtɾoˈladɐ], "controlled designation of origin") is the highest classification for Portuguese wines, equivalent to the European Union category of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). It regulates viticultural practices, grape varieties, yields and winemaking methods to guarantee regional typicity and quality.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to..."
 
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