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Noun
/ˌapəˈlāSHən/,
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appellations, plural;
  1. An appellation contrôlée

  2. A wine bearing such a guarantee

  3. The district in which such wine is produced

  1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
  2. (appellative) pertaining to or dealing with or used as a common noun
  3. (appellative) inclined to or serving for the giving of names; "the appellative faculty of children"; "the appellative function of some primitive rites"
  4. An appellation is a legally defined and protected geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine were grown; other types of food often have appellations as well. ...
  5. A name, title, or designation; An indication for wine that describes its geographic origin
  6. A system developed by the French to regulate the authenticity of their finest wines. Appellation applies specifically to the region where the grapes were grown. The French also regulate what grapes can be grown where; what winemaking methods can be used; how large the yields can be; etc. ...
  7. Place of origin. An appellation is an official, regulated wine region; the term is derived from France's AOC system.
  8. Defines the area where a wine's grapes were grown, such as Bordeaux, Gevrey-Chambertin, Alexander Valley or Russian River Valley. Regulations vary widely from country to country. ...
  9. The official geographic origin of a wine, which becomes part of a wine's official name.
  10. In strictest terms, appellation encompasses the wine and labeling laws of a particular geographical area, including a defined demarcation of regional boundaries, along with specifications outlining vineyard and winery practices. ...
  11. The official name of the area of origin of a wine.  Appellation d'Origine Controlee is the term applied in France for the laws controlling wine and its production.  Laws in most other countries had their beginnings based on the A.O.C laws of France.
  12. Generally described, the word appellation is used today as the name or title of a place, product, or object which both protect these names and ensure that high quality is associated with these names, much of the world has established various forms of appellations that incorporate stringent rules ...
  13. A name or term by which a person, group, theory or thing is known, with some implication that it is a popular or descriptive substitute for the real one.
  14. A name or descriptive epithet. The Uncola is an appellation of 7-Up.
  15. A French term that refers to the place where a wine's grapes were grown. In France, appellation has a very strict definition and many rules that apply to its use, while in California those rules are a bit more relaxed. ...
  16. A geographical term that identifies the area that grapes were grown.
  17. Generally, the area where grapes are grown and made into wine. Examples: Bordeaux, Sonoma. In the U.S., an appellation is a state, county, or other legal geographic area. To be labeled with a specific U.S. appellation, 75% of the wine’s grapes must come from the area. ...
  18. From the French Appellation d'origine controlée (AOC or AC), a system of naming wines designed to prevent fraud and to protect the consumer.
  19. The place where grapes were grown. Each appellation characterizes a particular area with unique characteristics that are found in that area such as soil, geology, climate and topography and may also have a reputation for a specific wine style or grape variety.
  20. Fr. Literally "name". A designated geographic region in which there are specific soil types and micro-climates not found elsewhere in the world. i.e. Bordeaux, or Pauillac (within Bordeaux) or Napa, or Oak Knoll District (within Napa).
  21. A legally protected name under which a wine may be sold, indicating that the grapes used are of a specific kind from a specific vineyard or region.
  22. A designated wine growing area governed by specific rules regarding the wine grapes grown and wine produced in the specific appellation areas.
  23. A specific legally defined area for grape growing. For example, Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Chianti, Burgundy, Chablis, Barossa Valley, and many many more.
  24. A term that refers to an official area (a specific region with actual boundaries) where wine is grown. Every country has its own appellation system, but they were modeled after France’s AOC system.
  25. Refers specifically to French term 'appellation d'origine controlée', which regulates quality. Also loosely used to refer to the place where grapes are grown, not just in France. *