Vinos de Calidad Preferente

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Vinos de Calidad Preferente is a wine classification system for Uruguayan wine. [1] It was established by the Uruguayan government in 1993 by the 283/993 decree. [2] VCP wines are made from vitis vinifera grapes, fermented to 8.6% to 15% ABV. [3] VCP wines must be sold in glass wine bottles in the quantity 750 ml or smaller.


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References

  1. ↑ Vinos de Calidad Preferente (VCP) Ministry of Finance
  2. ↑ Decreto N° 283/993 MINISTERIO DE GANADERIA, AGRICULTURA Y PESCA
  3. ↑ Reglamento vitivinicola MINISTERIO DE GANADERÍA, AGRICULTURA Y PESCA


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