Italy General Flashcards
When was Italy’s DOC system introduced?
1963
When was the DOCG category introduced?
1963
Which area’s were the first to receive DOCG status? In which year?
Brunello di Montalcino
Barolo
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
All in 1980
What is Gorias’s law?
in 1992 this law established the category of Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT), a more relaxed regulation, offering winemakers wider freedoms. The first IGTs appeared in 1994. IGT wines are often varietally labeled, and IGT wines range from basic quality to some of Italy’s most sought-after bottles
How long must regions be recognised as DOC before they can apply for DOCG status?
5 years
How many DOCGs are there in Italy?
74