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Protected wine name with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
‘Bona Vacantia’ means vacant goods and is the name given to ownerless property, which by law passes to the Crown. The Treasury Solicitor acts for the Crown to administer the estates of people who die intestate (without a Will) and...
Midlands Region, Judge MK Gandham & Mr PJ Wilson BSc (Hons) LLB MCIEH MRICS on 8 April 2020
Protected wine name with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
The published switchboard number for Bona Vacantia will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 25th November 2025 for staff training.
Traditional term for wine
The published switchboard number for Bona Vacantia will be temporarily closed between Wednesday 24th December 2025 until Friday 2nd January 2026.
American viticultural area
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