Foundation - Wine Laws Flashcards

1
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Once the designation for DOCG is approved, each bottle will carry a fascetta or sigillo with unique alphanumeric code that ensures authenticity.

What is the color of seal label for DOCG wines?

A

Gold

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2
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Define “consorzio”.

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It is a voluntary association (consortium) formed by producers, merchants and cooperatives belonging to a specifc DOCG or DOC.

Each consorzio is regulated by law and is tasked with protecting, promoting and developing the reputation and interest of teh DOCG and DOC.

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3
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What is disciplinare di produzione?

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The official legal document behind each DOCG, DOC and IGT.

It contains the guidelines and produciton rules that all producers must follow if they intend to use the designation DOCG, DOC or IGT on their wines.

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4
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When did EU introduced new regulations designed to standardize the quality levels and labeling of wines iwth geographical place names?

A

In 2009

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5
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DOCG wines must follow more stringent production criteria from the vineyard to the bottle than do DOC wines.

List the requirements.

A
  • Lower yields
  • Higher planting density
  • higher minimum potential alcohol
  • Higher miimum final alcohol level
  • Longer ageing requirements
  • Laboratory analysis
  • Blind tasting
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What is required for DOC wines to be promoted to a DOCG appellation?

A

At least 10 years of DOC status

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7
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How many IGTs in Italy as of 2017?

A

118b IGTs

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8
Q

True or False

Generic wine producers can use either Vini or Vini da Tavola, the traditional name for this category.

A

False

The old name can no longer be used on labels.

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What are categories EU established for its member countries to adapt their wine regulations accordingly?

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  • Wines with geographical indication

=> Proetected Designation of Origin (PDO) / Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)

=> Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) /

Indicazione Geografica Protteta (IGP)

  • Wines without geographical indication (generic wines)
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10
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True or False

For IGT wines, at least 85% of the grapes must come from the stated geographical area and the production process must take within the boundaries.

A

True

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What is the main difference between “sub-zones” and “MGAs”?

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MGAs differ from sub-zones in that they are smaller and are usually owned by fewer producers.

In general they have the same production rules as the DOC or DOCG to which they belong.

They are somewhat analogous to the French term “cru”.

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12
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True or False

EU nomenclature Indicazione Geografica Protteta (IGP) is found on Italian labels, Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) is the traditional name for this category and it continues to be used by many producers.

A

True

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13
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True or False

EU regulations stipulate that sparkling wines are required to state the residual sugar content by using the official EU designations.

A

True

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14
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What are seven grape varieties that can appear on Vini labels?

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  1. Cabernet Franc
  2. Cabernet Sauvignon
  3. Chardonnay
  4. Merlot
  5. Sauvignon Blanc
  6. Syrah
  7. Cabernet (a blend of Cabernet Sauvginon and Cabenet Franc)
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15
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What is “Sotozona”?

And its significance?

A

“Sub-zone” within a DOCG or DOC that often boast speical conditions in terms of climate, topography and soils.

Historically they have shown a higher level of distinction by producing wines that (in general) tend to have a higher quality level and/or a more prestigeious status.

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16
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How many DOCs are Italy as of Jan 2021?

A

333 DOCs

17
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True or False

“Classico” designation can be considered as a particular example of sub-zone.

A

True

Classico sub-zones correspond to the original and historic winegrowing ara within a DOCG or DOC and have a longstanding tradition for the production of a specific wine.

18
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True or False

Disciplinare requires DOCG and DOC wines to have chemical and physical parameters to be verified by laboratory analysis.

A

True

19
Q

How many DOCGs in Italy as of 2021 January?

A

75 DOCGs

20
Q

What is Menzione Geographica Aggiuntiva?

A

It means additional geographic designation (often shortened MGA or MeGA) and it is a specific delimited vineyard area with a DOC or DOCG that is officially recognized by law and allowed appear on lable.

21
Q

For DOC wines, what color of seal label carry to indicate the authenticity?

Is it mandatory to carry the seal?

A

Blue

No but more DOCs are adopitng the use of the blue seal label.

22
Q

True or False

Producers DOC wines may opt to use the DOP designation instead of the traditional DOC as they have this choice.

A

True