What does aop dry red wine mean?

AOP dry red wine is the legal wine in France and the highest grade of French wine. AOP usually refers to the appellation dOrigineProtégée in dry red wine.

The production of AOP dry red wine needs to follow the requirements of certain producing areas, grape varieties and brewing technology, and obtain government certification. French AOP dry red wine is produced in all corners of the country, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone Valley and Rhone Valley. Each producing area has its own unique climate, soil and grape varieties, which have an important impact on the quality of wine. The brewing technology of French AOP dry red wine varies with the origin, grape variety and winemaker's technology, but it usually includes the following steps: grape pressing, fermentation and aging. Among them, fermentation is one of the most important links in the brewing process, which can maintain the original flavor of grapes, and at the same time, the carbon dioxide produced by fermentation can make wine have a better taste. Generally speaking, the application of AOP in dry red wine is mainly to ensure the quality and taste of wine through strict requirements on producing areas, grape varieties and brewing technology, so that it can reach the highest level in French wine.