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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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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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What Italian wine category is equivalent to PDO?

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DOP

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What Italian wine category is equivalent to PGI?

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IGP

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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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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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What are the 3 traditional Italian wine quality designations?

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DOCG, DOC, IGT

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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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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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Both DOCG & DOC are officially classed under the _____ category

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DOP

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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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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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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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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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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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What is a “fascetta” or “sigillo”?

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The seal label on a bottle of wine

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

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10

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

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74

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What does DOCG stand for?

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Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

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What does DOC stand for?
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
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One step in quality below DOCG level
DOC
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What color is the fascetta on DOC wines?
Blue
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Do all DOC wines have a sigillo?
No
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Do all DOC wines have a sigillo?
No
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If a DOC wine opts to not use a fascetta, what replaces it? And why?
A serial number on the label so that the wine can be traced
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As of 2017, there are a total of _____ DOCs
334
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Do new DOCs or DOCGs also have to be approved by the EU in addition to approval by Italy?
Yes (since 2012)
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What is a Sottozona
A sub-zone
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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 _____
Classico
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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
MGA
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What does MGA stand for
Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva
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What Italian designation is somewhat analogous to the French term “cru”
MGA
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How is an MGA different from a sub-zone?
They are smaller and generally owned by fewer producers
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What does IGT stand for?
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
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What 2 Italian categories are equivalent to PGI?
IGP & IGT
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What is the middle level of the quality pyramid?
PGI
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PGI wines are primarily defined by an indication of the _____ where they are made
Geographical area
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What percentage of the grapes must come from the stated geographical area of a PGI wine?
85%
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As of 2017, there are a total of _____ IGTs
118
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The new name for Vini da Tavola on labels
Vini
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In the Italian generic wine category, only 7 grape varieties can appear on labels. They are:
Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Merlot Sauvignon Blanc Syrah Cabernet
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What variety is “Cabernet” on a generic Italian wine label?
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
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If a generic Italian wine is not labeled with a variety, what is it labeled with?
A color (red/ white/ rosé)
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What is the official legal document behind each DOCG, DOC, or IGT called?
Disciplinare di produzione
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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?
Disciplinare di produzione
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A voluntary association formed by producers, merchants, and cooperatives belonging to a specific DOC or DOCG
Consorzio
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The Italian equivalent to the Comité Interprofessionnel in France and the Consejo Regulador in Spain
The Consorzio
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Do Italian wines need to show a sulfite warning?
Yes
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the name of the appellation?
Yes
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the name of the quality designation?
Yes
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the country of origin?
Yes
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the year of the vintage?
Yes
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What wines may be exempt from including a vintage date?
Some sparkling and fortified wines
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the name and location of the bottler?
Yes
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Do Italian wine labels need to include an indication of the batch?
Yes
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the actual alcoholic strength?
Yes
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Do Italian wine labels need to include the nominal volume of wine in the bottle?
Yes
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Do Italian wine labels need to include a government warning about health and wine consumption?
If required by the importing country
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Wines varietally labeled must contain at least _____% of the stated variety
85
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Do Italian wine labels need to include a proprietary name?
No
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Are proprietary names allowed on an Italian wine label?
Yes
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A medium-dry wine (max 1.2% or 12g/l of sugar)
Abboccato
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A medium-sweet wine (max 4.5% or 45g/l of sugar)
Amabile
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Vintage
Annata
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White wine
Bianco
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Term used to indicate a rosé wine made in specific DOCs
Chiaretto
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A wine produced from the original historic wine growing area of a DOCG or DOC
Classico
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A sweet wine (more than 4.5% or 45g/l of sugar)
Dolce
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A still wine
Fermo
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A semi-sparkling wine
Frizzante
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Imbottigliato all’origine
Estate-bottled
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A fortified wine
Liquoroso
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A wine released shortly after it is made; similar in concept to Beaujolais Nouveau.
Novello
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By law, a wine labeled as “Novello” must include at least _____% of wine made by carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration methods
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A wine made from semi-dried grapes
Passito
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A wine that went through an extended period of aging before release (compared to its non-_____ version)
Riserva
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A rosé wine
Rosato
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A red wine
Rosso
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A dry wine (max 0.4% or 4g/l of sugar)
Secco
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A fully sparkling wine
Spumante
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A wine with a higher minimum actual alcohol content compared to the non-_____ version of the same wine
Superiore
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Harvest or Vintage
Vendemmia
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Vendemmia Tardiva
Late harvest
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A single vineyard
Vigna or Vigneto
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Vigneto or Vigna
A single vineyard
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Wine in Italian
Vino
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A lively (lightly fizzy) wine
Vivace

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

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