Chap 26: Intro to Italy

Question 1

What is the Italian for PDO?

Answer 1

Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)

Question 2

What are the two 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 as well as limitations on grape varieties and production methods

Question 4

What are the broad restrictions/rules surrounding DOCG wines?

Answer 4

Same as DOC + meet stricter regs and in most cases must be bottled in the area of production.

Question 5

What are the possible Italian terms for PGI?

Answer 5

Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP), but the traditional term Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) is commonly used.

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 and includes many of the best wines from the area

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