Guidance

Protected wine and aromatised wine names: applications

See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.

Applications are listed by product type. Products that are eligible are published for consultation.

Designation categories are:

  • protected designation of origin (PDO)
  • protected geographical indication (PGI)

Wine products

This category includes:

  • red wine
  • white wine
  • rosé wine

Product name: The Crouch Valley
Category: Wine
Date of submission: 7 March 2023
Country of origin: UK
Designation applied for: PDO
Ready for consultation: No

Aromatised wine

This category includes:

  • aromatised wine
  • aromatised wine-based drinks
  • aromatised wine-product cocktails

Product name: English Vermouth
Category: Aromatised wine
Date of submission: 16 March 2023
Country of origin: UK
Designation applied for: PGI
Ready for consultation: No

Published 22 April 2021
Last updated 21 March 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added application summaries for 'The Crouch Valley' and 'English Vermouth'.

  2. Removed 'Sussex' application from wine products category.

  3. The application for Sussex wine is open for consultation.

  4. First published.