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Denominación de origen is an appellation primarily for Spanish wines, but also other foodstuffs. It is closely modelled after the Italian DOC. As of 2006, 65 wine regions have DO status.

Labels


The wine appelation uses two levels of labels similar to the Italian system:
  • DODenominación de Origen
  • DOCaDenominación de Origen Calificada

The DOCa label was introduced on 3 April, 1991. For many years Rioja was the only appelation to hold DOCa status, but Priorat was elevated on 2000.

Appelations


The 65 wine appelations are as follows:

External links


Spanish wines | Appellations

Denominació d'Origen | D.O.

 

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