Italy

Question 1

Year the DOC was created

Answer 1

1963

Question 2

First DOCGs and year that were awarded

Answer 2

Brunello de Montalcino, Barolo, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in 1980

Question 3

What is IGT

Answer 3

“Indicazione Geografica Tipica”, Established in 1992 by the Gloria’s Law but first IGT granted 1994. Now known as PGI “Protected Geographical Indication” by the European Union

Question 4

Italian Wine Classifications

Answer 4

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) / Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)
Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) / Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP)
Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) / Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP)
Vino (formerly Vino da Tavola)