We know wine regions such as Rioja, Bordeaux and Tuscany and classifications such as IGP, AOC and DOCG. In Denmark, we use 4 categories according to the EU's classification system:

1. Wine (anonymous wine). Previously referred to as "table wine". It is wine that may not be labeled with grape variety or vintage or other terms that indicate a special quality. A number of countries still use this designation (Table vin, Vin de table, Taffelwein, etc.). The corresponding designation in English is "Varietal wine", and in French "Vin de Cepage".
2. Wine that may be labeled with grape variety and/or vintage, but which is not covered by a protected designation ("single grape variety wine")
3. Wine with a protected geographical indication (Protected Geographical Indication - PGB). The corresponding designation in English is "Protected Geographical Indication: PGI" and in French "Indication géographiques protégées: IGP". Denmark has 4 wine regions.
4. Vin med beskyttet oprindelsesbetegnelse (Beskyttet oprindelsesbetegnelse - BOB). Den tilsvarende betegnelse på engelsk er "Protected Designation of Origin: PDO" og på fransk "Appellation d'origine protégées: AOP".

4 PGI wine regions in Denmark

Denmark is divided into 4 wine regions, the so-called BGB wines.

• Wine with protected geographical indication, Jutland / Regional wine, Jutland
• Wine with protected geographical indication, Funen / Regional wine, Funen
• Wine with protected geographical indication, Zealand/ Regional wine, Zealand
• Wine with protected geographical indication, Bornholm / Regional wine, Bornholm

Protected Designation of Origin - PDO

In 2018, the area around the town of Dons north of Kolding obtained the designation "Protected Designation of Origin" - PDO. It can be compared with e.g. the wine regions of Champagne, Rioja and Bordeaux. Skærsøgaard Vin in Dons has applied for PDO protection.