Denominação de origem controlada (D.O.C.)

Traditional term for wine

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 4 January 2021

• Registered name: Denominação de origem controlada (D.O.C.)
• Register: Traditional terms for wine
• Status: Registered
• Class or category of product: Traditional Term
• Protection type: Traditional Term
• Country of origin: Portugal
• Traditional term grapevine product category: Wine, Liqueur wine, Sparkling wine and Semi-sparkling wine
• Traditional term type: In place of PDO/PGI
• Traditional term language: Portuguese
• Date of registration (UK scheme): 10 March 2021
• Reason for protection: EU agreement

Summary

The labelling of wine products entitled to a designation of origin may include the following mentions: “Denominação de Origem Controlada” or “DOC”. [Decreto-Lei nº 212/2004, de 23 de Agosto]

Legislation

Member State or Third Country law: Decreto-Lei nº 212/2004, de 23.8.2004

Published 4 January 2021