Although geographical spread is important, just as vital is the structure under which EU wine is produced. According to the European Parliament’s 2023 briefing on the EU wine sector, 65% of wine in the EU is made under a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). What marks out EU wine? “A lot of organic wine comes from France, Spain and Italy, but Greece, Bulgaria and Romania are all in the top 20 organic wine regions in the world.” McAndrew selected a bottle that fully embraced the bright cherry fruit, peppery spice and crunchy quality of the grape variety.