Italian And France Wine Classification

Question 1

DOCG

Answer 1

i DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita)
s the highest classification for Italian wines. To prevent counterfeiting, the bottles have a numbered government seal across the neck. (Denomination of origin controlled and guaranteed in English).

Question 2

DOC

Answer 2

DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) is the main tier -Тиер of Italian wine classification, and covers almost every traditional Italian wine style. There are around 330 individual DOC titles, each with a set of laws governing its viticultural zone, permitted grape varieties and wine style. (Denomination of origin controlled).

основной уровень -Тиер итальянской классификации вин и охватывает почти все традиционные итальянские винные стили. Существует около 330 отдельных названий DOC, каждое из которых имеет набор законов, регулирующих его винодельческую зону, разрешенные сорта винограда и стиль вина. (Наименование по происхождению контролируется).

Question 3

IGT Italy

Answer 3

IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) was introduced in 1992, to allow a certain level of freedom to Italy’s winemakers. The IGT

Indicazione Geografica Tipica (Typical Geographical Indication in English)

Question 4

AOP-Or AOC France

Answer 4

AOP – Appellation d’Origine Protegee
is considered the highest ranking category.
indicates these particular grapes were grown in the specific vineyard site determined by French Law to ensure their authenticity and purity

Question 5

Grand Cru France

Answer 5

Grand Cru means “great growth” and is the top classification of French wine. It refers to a plot of land where grapes are grown or a specific chateau where the wine is made.

Question 6

IGP

Answer 6

IGP is the second main French wine classification, and it was previously known as Vin de Pays, meaning “country wine” or “wine of the land.”

In English, it means Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). IGP covers larger regions and has a much looser set of rules or restrictions, and so it can be made with any grape variety.

Question 7

Italian

Answer 7

DOCG - the highest classification
IGT - IT’S THE SECOND

DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) is the main tier -Тиер of Italian wine classification, and covers almost every traditional Italian wine style