Italy Flashcards
1
Q
How many DOCs and DOCGs are there in Italy?
A
Over 330 DOCs, 76 DOCGs.
2
Q
How many IGT zones are there in Italy, and what percentage of the wine in Italy is in that category?
A
120 zones, 30% of Italian wine.
3
Q
What percentage of Italy’s wines fall into to Vino category?
A
Approximately 40%
4
Q
What are the quality designations for wine in Italy (with their corresponding EU designations)?
A
Vino (Wine)
IGT (PGI)
DOC (PDO)
DOCG (PDO)
5
Q
How many grape varieties are allowed for use in quality wines of Italy?
A
More than 400, closer to 2000 if include subvarieties.
6
Q
What does the term Superiore mean on an Italian wine label?
A
It has a specific higher level of alcohol by volume than required of the corresponding “normale” wine.
