Italian Wine Law Flashcards

1
Q

What does DOCG stand for?

A

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

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2
Q

What was the year the DOCG was established?

What year did the first three get awarded?

A

1963- Est

1980- Brunello, Barolo and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

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3
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What were the first three DOCG? What year were they upgraded from DOC

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1980- Brunello, Barolo and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

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4
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What is the most specific geographical designation a Vino da Tavola may have?

A

Italy

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5
Q

What major event took place in 1992

A

Gloria’s Law

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6
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What was Gloria’s Law

A

The law established the IGT category in 1992 for winemaker to have greater freedom

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7
Q

What year was Gloria’s Law set?

What year was the first IGT awarded?

A

1992

1994

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8
Q

What are IGT wines now considered by the EU

A

PGI

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9
Q

What does PGI stand for

A

Protected Geographical Indication

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10
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What are DOC & DOCG wines considered as by the EU

A

PDO (Protected Designation of Origin)

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11
Q

How long must you be registered as a DOC until you are eligible for DOCG

A

5 years

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