Italian Wine Law

Question 1

What is the name of the Italian wine appellation system?

Answer 1

Denominazione di Origine Controllata

Question 2

When was the DOC system introduced in Italy?

Answer 2

1963

Question 3

What is the highest quality level in Italy?

Answer 3

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Question 4

When was the DOCG system introduced in Italy?

Answer 4

1963

Question 5

When were the first DOCG wines awarded?

Answer 5

1980

Question 6

What were the first DOCG areas?

Answer 6

Brunello di Montalcino

Barolo

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Question 7

What is a key difference between DOCG and AOC requirements?

Answer 7

DOCG wines (and many DOC wines) have an aging requirement

Question 8

What is Goria’s Law?

Answer 8

A 1992 Italian law that established the IGT wine designation

Question 9

What does IGT stand for?

Answer 9

Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Question 10

When was the first IGT wine introduced?

Answer 10

1994

Question 11

How many years must a DOC wine wait before applying for DOCG status?

Answer 11

5 years

Question 12

What is the most recent DOCG and when was it established?

Answer 12

Terre Alfieri, 2020

Question 13

What are the levels of Italian wine classifications (from best to worst)?

Answer 13

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Denominazione di Origine

Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Vino

Question 14

What was the Vino wine classification in Italy formerly called?

Answer 14

Vino da Tavola