
13/08/2025
Ever seen PDO or PGI? Probably not, but they do matter.
These are the EU’s two categories for wine regions:
🍇 PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) – smaller areas, stricter rules, think: Chablis, Barolo, Rioja.
🍇 PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) – larger zones with more flexibility.
Think of PDO as the formal dinner party, and PGI as the relaxed garden lunch. And yes, both can be delicious.