C26 - Introduction to Italy - completed

Question 1

What is the Italian of PDO?

Answer 1

Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)

Question 2

What are the two traditional Italian PDO levels?

Answer 2

• Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)

- Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)

Question 3

What are the broad restrictions/rules surrounding DOC wines?

Answer 3

Subject to:

• geographical boundaries
• limitations on grape varieties
• production methods

Question 4

What are the broad restrictions/rules surrounding DOCG wines?

Answer 4

As DOC + must be bottled in the area of production and are subject to a Ministry of Agriculture tasting

Question 5

What is the Italian of PGI?

Answer 5

Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP)

Question 6

What does Classico mean on an Italian wine label?

Answer 6

It acknowledges wines that have been made solely from the original classified land

Question 7

What does Riserva indicate on an Italian wine label?

Answer 7

It acknowledges wines with both higher alcohol levels and longer ageing than the minimum stipulated by the appellation laws

Question 8

What is the Italian’s traditional term equivalent to PGI?

Answer 8

Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)