How do Austrian wine classifications differ from those of other countries?

Quality of wines in Austria is classified by the level of their production. Qualitätswein group is the largest group of Austrian brand (80 % of production). Regarding this category of wines, the D.A.C. (Districtus Austriae Controllatus) can be utilized to certify that they meet the regional quality standards. This hierarchy underlines the very fact that origin and typicity have large part to play in authenticity of taste and style of a given wine, and allowing consumers to make confident choice depending on their preferred style and taste.