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Abfullung (Erzeugerabfullung)

“Producer Bottled”, guarantees that the grapes were grown and wine bottled by the same grower or collaborative.

ABV

“Alcohol By Volume”, official measure of the amount of ethanol in a wine.

AC

“Appellation Controlee”, highest classification of French wine. Strictly regulated by a committee including a geologist. Recently replaced by the “Appellation d’Origine Protégée”