standing for Οίνοι Ελεγχόμενης Ονομασίας Προέλευσης) is the most prestigious designation and in theory indicates a higher quality product. It is modelled on the French Appellation d'origine contrôlée, whereas the Italian equivalent is the Denominazione di origine controllata.
The most respected label is Οίνοι Ελεγχόμενης ΟνομασίαςΠροέλευσης), which in theory denotes a superior product. This concept is similar to the French Appellation d'origine contrôlée, whereas its Italian equivalent is the Denominazione di origine controllata.