Denominação de Origem Controlada Denominação de Origem Controlada The denominação de origem controlada (or DOC) is the system of protected designation of origin for wines, cheeses, butters, and other agricultural products from Portugal. Portuguese wine regions, as well as producers of several other products, established this system following Portugal's entry into the European Union in 1986. It is similar to the French "Appellation d'origine contrôlée" (AOC), the Italian "Denominazione di origine controllata" (DOC), and the Spanish "Denominación de Origen" (DO) systems. The DOC system replaced the earlier "Região Demarcada" system of distinguishing Portuguese appellations developed in the early 20th century. In addition to protecting
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