Italian wine laws Flashcards
Describe PDO wines in Italy.
Italian for PDO is Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP) but other traditional terms are more commonly seen on wine labels.
What do we call wines which are subject to geographical boundaries as well as limitations on grape varieties and production methods?
Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
In addition to geographical boundaries and limitations on grape varieties and production methods, these wines must also meet additional stricter regulations and in most cases be bottled within area of production.
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG).
What are PGI wines called in Italy?
Italian for PGI is Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP) but the traditional term Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) is commonly used.
What does the term Classico stand for?
Over time, the boundaries of a number of appellations have expanded to allow new plantings outside the original zone. The term Classico acknowledges wines tha thave been made solely from the original classified land and includes many of the best wines from the area.
What does Riserva stand for?
Wines with both higher alcohol levels and longer ageing than the minimums stipulated by the appellation laws.
Name the regions of Italy, going from North (5), Central (5), and South (4).
Alto Adige, Trentino, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Veneto, and Piemonte.
Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Marche, and Abruzzo.
Campania, Basilicata, Puglia, and the island of Sicily.