26. Intro to Italy

Question 1

What is the Italian for PDO?

Answer 1

Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP).

Traditional terms are more widely seen on labels.

Question 2

What is the Italian term for PGI?

Answer 2

Indicazione Geografica Protteta (IGP).

The traditional term is commonly used.

Question 3

What is the traditional term for PGI?

Answer 3

Indicazione Geografica Tipica.

Question 4

What does Classico mean?

Answer 4

Wines made solely from the original classified land.

It often includes many of the best wines from that area.

Question 5

What does Riserva mean?

Answer 5

It means the wine has higher alcohol and longer ageing than the minimum stipulated by appellation laws.

Question 6

What does DOC mean?

Answer 6

Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC).

Wines in this category are subject to:

• Geographical boundaries
• Limitations on grape varieties and production methods

Question 7

What does DOCG mean?

Answer 7

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG).

In addition to meeting all DOC requirements they must be:

• Must be bottled in the area of production
• Undergo a Ministry of Agriculture tasting