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DO・75%・85% Clarification: Comparative Points
Read geography, grape resources, and production processes separately.
Basic label
Domestic law requires at least 75% for region, variety, and year.
Supplement to the east and west
Costa and similar labels indicate more than 85% origin from the specified region.
Export
Also check the destination requirements.
This is a schematic diagram summarizing the main text. It does not represent production areas or quality rankings. Sources and reference materials
FIELD NOTE 01
Stages of place of origin
Decreto 464 distinguishes wines with DO, without DO, and wines made from table grapes. Geographic indications include region, subregion, zone, and area. Smaller place names define the scope of origin, but the precision of the place name alone does not determine the quality of taste.
FIELD NOTE 02
Basics within the country and export conditions
For DO’s mention of regional origin, single-variety, and vintage, domestic law generally requires at least 75% for each. However, different requirements, such as 85%, may apply in export markets. Avoid memorizing that 'Chile is always 75%' or that export wines can be judged only by domestic law.
FIELD NOTE 03
Show supplement for east and west
Costa, Entre Cordilleras, and Andes are supplementary indications requiring more than 85% origin from the specified region. These divisions indicate the influence of the sea, central lowlands, or Andes, not stages of ageing.
Not possible. Supplementary labels such as Costa also have another requirement of at least 85% from the specified region.
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If 75% of the grapes are from domestic DO areas, can Costa also be labeled at 75%?
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Not possible. Supplementary labels such as Costa also have another requirement of at least 85% from the specified region.
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Sources and reference materials
These are the reference materials for the main text. For details of production regulations, consult the current documents. For individual wine specifications, refer to materials for the relevant vintage.
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