Abbreviation for a wine quality level within the EU that came into force in 2009. This second level in the quality pyramid after quality wine corresponds to the former Landwein. In Germany and Austria, the corresponding designation is PGI (protected geographical indication). IGP is used in four countries:
However, the old designations are still permitted as traditional terms in many EU countries. See in detail in the individual countries and also comprehensively under Quality System.
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Andreas Essl
Autor, Modena