Italian Wine Law Flashcards
What does DOCG stand for?
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
What was the year the DOCG was established?
What year did the first three get awarded?
1963- Est
1980- Brunello, Barolo and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
What were the first three DOCG? What year were they upgraded from DOC
1980- Brunello, Barolo and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
What is the most specific geographical designation a Vino da Tavola may have?
Italy
What major event took place in 1992
Gloria’s Law
What was Gloria’s Law
The law established the IGT category in 1992 for winemaker to have greater freedom
What year was Gloria’s Law set?
What year was the first IGT awarded?
1992
1994
What are IGT wines now considered by the EU
PGI
What does PGI stand for
Protected Geographical Indication
What are DOC & DOCG wines considered as by the EU
PDO (Protected Designation of Origin)
How long must you be registered as a DOC until you are eligible for DOCG
5 years