Wine Laws in the UK | British Wine Quality System

The United Kingdom Vineyards Association classifies English wines into 3 categories

English (or Welsh) Quality Wine
  • Equivalent to Appellation d’Origine Controlee (AC) in France
  • Yields are limited
  • Minimum grape ripeness is required to achieve potential alcohol of 6%
  • Hybrid varieties are not permitted
  • lab analysis and approval of tasting panel are required
UK Regional Wine
  • Equivalent to Vins de Pays in France
  • Hybrid varieties are permitted
  • lab analysis and approval of tasting panel are required
UK Table Wine