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Foundation - Wine Law Flashcards

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1
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The year that the EU introduced new regulations designed to standardize the quality levels and labeling of wines with geographical place names.

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2009

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2
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The EU divided wine into 2 major groups: With and Without _____

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Geographical Indication

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What are the two categories of wines with geographical indication (EU)?

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PDO & PGI

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What does PDO stand for?

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Protected Designation of Origin

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What does PGI stand for?

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Protected Geographical Indication

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6
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What Italian wine category is equivalent to PDO?

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DOP

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7
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What Italian wine category is equivalent to PGI?

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IGP

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8
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What does DOP stand for?

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Denominazione di Origine Protetta

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What does IGP stand for?

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Indicazione Geografica Protetta

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10
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T/F
With the exception of the table wine category, producers can choose as to which of the two designations (traditional or EU) will appear on their labels

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True

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11
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What are the 3 traditional Italian wine quality designations?

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DOCG, DOC, IGT

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12
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Producers of what Italian quality level have no incentive to put DOP on the label?

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DOCG

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13
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All _____ wines must be produced from grapes entirely grown in the stated geographical area and the entire production process must take place within the same boundaries.

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DOP / PDO

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14
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Both DOCG & DOC are officially classed under the _____ category

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DOP

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15
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The traditional quality level for the wines at the very top of the classification system

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DOCG

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16
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For DOCG wines, what may the more stringent production criteria mean in the vineyard?

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Lower yields, higher planting density, and higher minimum potential alcohol

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17
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For DOCG wines, what may the more stringent production criteria mean in the cellar?

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Higher minimum final alcohol level and longer aging requirements

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18
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DOCG wines must undergo _____ to check that it complies with the chemical, physical, and organoleptic parameters set in the specifications.

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Laboratory Analysis

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19
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DOCG wines must undergo a _____ to prove their typicity.

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Blind Tasting

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20
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What color is the DOCG seal (since 2011)?

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Gold

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21
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What is a “fascetta” or “sigillo”?

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The seal label on a bottle of wine

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22
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In order to be promoted to a DOCG, an appellation must have held DOC status for at least _____ years

A

10

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23
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As of 2017, there are a total of _____ DOCGs.

A

74

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24
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What does DOCG stand for?

A

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

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25
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What does DOC stand for?

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Denominazione di Origine Controllata

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26
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One step in quality below DOCG level

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DOC

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27
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What color is the fascetta on DOC wines?

A

Blue

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28
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Do all DOC wines have a sigillo?

A

No

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29
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Do all DOC wines have a sigillo?

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No

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30
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If a DOC wine opts to not use a fascetta, what replaces it? And why?

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A serial number on the label so that the wine can be traced

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31
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As of 2017, there are a total of _____ DOCs

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334

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32
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Do new DOCs or DOCGs also have to be approved by the EU in addition to approval by Italy?

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Yes (since 2012)

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33
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What is a Sottozona

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A sub-zone

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34
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The original and historic wine growing area within a DOC or DOCG that has a longstanding tradition for the production of a specific wine can be designated as _____

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Classico

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35
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A specific delimited vineyard area within a DOC or DOCG that is officially recognized by law and allowed to appear on labels

A

MGA

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36
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What does MGA stand for

A

Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva

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37
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What Italian designation is somewhat analogous to the French term “cru”

A

MGA

38
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How is an MGA different from a sub-zone?

A

They are smaller and generally owned by fewer producers

39
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What does IGT stand for?

A

Indicazione Geografica Tipica

40
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What 2 Italian categories are equivalent to PGI?

A

IGP & IGT

41
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What is the middle level of the quality pyramid?

A

PGI

42
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PGI wines are primarily defined by an indication of the _____ where they are made

A

Geographical area

43
Q

What percentage of the grapes must come from the stated geographical area of a PGI wine?

A

85%

44
Q

As of 2017, there are a total of _____ IGTs

A

118

45
Q

The new name for Vini da Tavola on labels

A

Vini

46
Q

In the Italian generic wine category, only 7 grape varieties can appear on labels. They are:

A

Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Cabernet

47
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What variety is “Cabernet” on a generic Italian wine label?

A

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

48
Q

If a generic Italian wine is not labeled with a variety, what is it labeled with?

A

A color (red/ white/ rosé)

49
Q

What is the official legal document behind each DOCG, DOC, or IGT called?

A

Disciplinare di produzione

50
Q

What contains all the guidelines and production rules that all producers must follow if they intend to use the designations DOCG, DOC, or IGT on their wine?

A

Disciplinare di produzione

51
Q

A voluntary association formed by producers, merchants, and cooperatives belonging to a specific DOC or DOCG

A

Consorzio

52
Q

The Italian equivalent to the Comité Interprofessionnel in France and the Consejo Regulador in Spain

A

The Consorzio

53
Q

Do Italian wines need to show a sulfite warning?

A

Yes

54
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the name of the appellation?

A

Yes

55
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the name of the quality designation?

A

Yes

56
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the country of origin?

A

Yes

57
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the year of the vintage?

A

Yes

58
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What wines may be exempt from including a vintage date?

A

Some sparkling and fortified wines

59
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the name and location of the bottler?

A

Yes

60
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Do Italian wine labels need to include an indication of the batch?

A

Yes

61
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the actual alcoholic strength?

A

Yes

62
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the nominal volume of wine in the bottle?

A

Yes

63
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Do Italian wine labels need to include a government warning about health and wine consumption?

A

If required by the importing country

64
Q

Wines varietally labeled must contain at least _____% of the stated variety

A

85

65
Q

Do Italian wine labels need to include a proprietary name?

A

No

66
Q

Are proprietary names allowed on an Italian wine label?

A

Yes

67
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A medium-dry wine (max 1.2% or 12g/l of sugar)

A

Abboccato

68
Q

A medium-sweet wine (max 4.5% or 45g/l of sugar)

A

Amabile

69
Q

Vintage

A

Annata

70
Q

White wine

A

Bianco

71
Q

Term used to indicate a rosé wine made in specific DOCs

A

Chiaretto

72
Q

A wine produced from the original historic wine growing area of a DOCG or DOC

A

Classico

73
Q

A sweet wine (more than 4.5% or 45g/l of sugar)

A

Dolce

74
Q

A still wine

A

Fermo

75
Q

A semi-sparkling wine

A

Frizzante

76
Q

Imbottigliato all’origine

A

Estate-bottled

77
Q

A fortified wine

A

Liquoroso

78
Q

A wine released shortly after it is made; similar in concept to Beaujolais Nouveau.

A

Novello

79
Q

By law, a wine labeled as “Novello” must include at least _____% of wine made by carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration methods

A

40

80
Q

A wine made from semi-dried grapes

A

Passito

81
Q

A wine that went through an extended period of aging before release (compared to its non-_____ version)

A

Riserva

82
Q

A rosé wine

A

Rosato

83
Q

A red wine

A

Rosso

84
Q

A dry wine (max 0.4% or 4g/l of sugar)

A

Secco

85
Q

A fully sparkling wine

A

Spumante

86
Q

A wine with a higher minimum actual alcohol content compared to the non-_____ version of the same wine

A

Superiore

87
Q

Harvest or Vintage

A

Vendemmia

88
Q

Vendemmia Tardiva

A

Late harvest

89
Q

A single vineyard

A

Vigna or Vigneto

90
Q

Vigneto or Vigna

A

A single vineyard

91
Q

Wine in Italian

A

Vino

92
Q

A lively (lightly fizzy) wine

A

Vivace

Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 - Northern Italy (13 decks)

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