Carpe Wine: The 1855 Classification

Carpe Wine: The 1855 Classification

Wine can be confusing, especially when it comes to the laws and classifications around it. In the United States, they’re relatively straightforward — we have the American Viticultural Area (AVA) classification, federally designated wine regions defined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Our system requires at least 85 percent of a wine to come from its designated AVA. Individual states might add extra requirements (Oregon, fo…