Basics

Question 1

3 ways to tell what’s in the bottle…

Answer 1

By variety, by region, or by made-up name

Question 2

Secco

Answer 2

Dry

Question 3

Abboccato

Answer 3

Off-dry

Question 4

Amabile

Answer 4

Semi-sweet

Question 5

Dolce

Answer 5

Sweet

Question 6

Poggio

Answer 6

Hill or elevated place

Question 7

Azienda Agricola

Answer 7

Estate winery

Question 8

Azienda Vinicola

Answer 8

Winery that buys most of its grapes

Question 9

Castello

Answer 9

Castle or chateau

Question 10

Cascina

Answer 10

Winery (farmhouse)

Question 11

Cantina

Answer 11

Winery (cellar)

Question 12

Colli

Answer 12

Hills

Question 13

Fattoria

Answer 13

Wine farm

Question 14

Vignete

Answer 14

Vineyard

Question 15

Vecchio

Answer 15

Old

Question 16

Uvaggio

Answer 16

Wine blend

Question 17

Produttori

Answer 17

Producers, usually a cooperative

Question 18

Superiore

Answer 18

Usually associated with a regional classification that offers a slight bump in quality.

Question 19

Classico

Answer 19

Classic or historic wine zone within a region

Question 20

Riserva

Answer 20

A wine that’s been aged for longer than the standard determination.

Question 21

Classification - DOCG (Denominazione do Origen Controllata e Garantita)

Answer 21

73 regions ranked as Italy’s top quality tier. DOCG wines meet both basic DOC standards along with more rigorous growing, aging, and quality specifications defined by each region

Question 22

Classification - DOC (Denominiazione di Orgine Controllata)

Answer 22

329 officially designated wine regions. Wines must use official grape varieties and have minimum quality standards. Most DOC are goo every day drinkers

Question 23

IGP/IGT - indicazione di Geografica Tipica

Answer 23

Most are table wines from larger geographical areas but you’ll also find regional wines made with non-Italian grapes. These can be of exceptional quality

Question 24

VDT - Vino da Tavola

Answer 24

Basic table wine