Italy - General Flashcards
1
Q
Which were the first DOCGs? When were they elevated from DOC?
A
Brunello di Montalcino
Barolo
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
1980
2
Q
When was Goria’s Law enacted? What was it?
A
1992
An attempt to reform Italian Wine Law (post SuperTuscans etc)
Introduced IGT
3
Q
When was the DOCG category introduced? When were the first DOCGs awarded?
A
Introduced 1963
Awarded to Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile de Montepulciano in 1980
4
Q
What is the grape variety of DOCG Nizza?
Piedmont
A
100% Barbera
Can also be Riserva and Riserva+Vigna
