Italian Wine Law

Question 1

When was the DOC (and DOCG) system first introduced to Italy?

Answer 1

1963

Question 2

What and when were the first DOCGs elevated from DOC?

Answer 2

Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

1980

Question 3

What is Goria’s Law and when was it established?

Answer 3

Established in 1992

An attempt to reform the Italian wine classification system by introducing the IGT category, in response to all of the iconic super tuscans being labeled Vino da Tavola.

First IGPs were introduced in 1994