Semi-generic - Definition

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In the U.S., semi-generics are defined by law in 27 CFR 4.24. There are two types. The first type is names that can legally refer to any grape wine whatsoever. In practice, most have become associated with a given style, which is noted.

  • Burgundy - Generic red wine, for example Gallo's Hearty Burgundy. Named after French Burgundy.
  • Chablis - Generic white wine, named after Chablis.
  • Chianti - Generic red, named after Italy's Chianti.
  • Claret - Also generic red wine, named after Claret, the British term for French red Bordeaux.
  • Malaga - A sherry, named after Málaga in Spain.
  • Moselle - Generic sweet white, based on a German style produced in the Moselle River valley.
  • Rhine Wine (syn. Hock) - Generic sweet white, after Germany's Rhine River. Hock is named after Hochheim.
  • Sauterne - White or pink, dry or sweet, named after Sauternes but deliberately misspelt.
  • Haut Sauterne - Same as above.
  • Tokay - Generic white, named after Hungary's Tokaji.

The second type of semi-generic names have restrictions on what kind of wine they can be. The legal restriction is listed first, followed by the original term.

  • Angelica - Fortified wine of 18-24% alcohol, named after Los Angeles.
  • Champagne - Sparkling wine, named after France's Champagne.
  • Marsala - Wine of 14-24% alcohol, named after Italy's Marsala.
  • Madeira - Fortified wine of 18-24% alcohol, named after Portugal's Madeira.
  • Port - Fortified wine, named after Portugal's Porto.
  • Sherry - Fortified wine of 17-24% alcohol, named after Spain's Sherry.

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