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Category - Portugal

What is the lowest classification of regions in Portugal?
  1. DOC
  2. IPR
  3. VR
  4. DOP
Explanation
Answer: C - VR, or Vinhos Regional, is the lowest classification of regions in Portugal. Vinhos Regional is equivalent to Frances’ Vin de Pays. An IPR, or Indicaçāo de Proveniência Regulamentada, is equivalent to a French VDQS. A DOC, or Denominacāo de Origem Cóntrolada, and DOP or, Denominação de Origem Protegida, are both equivalent to a French AOC.
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