(deh-noh-mee-nah-th'yon' deh oh-ree-hen') The Spanish term for their appellation laws. Established first for the wine growing region of Rioja in 1926. Often abbreviated DO.
Term used in Spain for certain food products with special characteristics and that are similar to each other. It also refers to the geographical area in which certain food products are produced.
(Day-nom-ee-nah-SYON day Oh-ree-HEN) - "Denomination of origin," the Spanish equivalent of the French "Appellation Controlée," a legally designated description of a wine based on its origin and content.