Part 5 Flashcards
What does DOC stand for in Italian wine classification?
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
True or False: DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita.
True
Fill in the blank: The primary grape used in Chianti DOCG is _____.
Sangiovese
Which Italian region is known for the Barolo DOCG?
Piedmont
What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo DOCG?
38 months
Which DOCG is famous for its sparkling wine made primarily from Glera grapes?
Prosecco DOCG
True or False: All wines labeled as DOC are guaranteed to be of high quality.
False
What is the primary grape variety used in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Sangiovese
Which DOC is known for producing wines in the Veneto region primarily from the Corvina grape?
Valpolicella DOC
What does the term ‘Superiore’ indicate on a DOC wine label?
Higher alcohol content or longer aging requirements
How many DOCGs are there in Italy as of 2023?
Over 70
What is the primary grape used in the Soave DOC?
Garganega
Fill in the blank: The famous wine region of Barbaresco is classified as a _____.
DOCG
Which DOCG is located in the region of Tuscany and is known for its Chianti Classico?
Chianti Classico DOCG
True or False: The term ‘Riserva’ indicates a wine has been aged longer than the standard requirement.
True
What is the primary grape variety used in the Aglianico del Vulture DOCG?
Aglianico
Which DOC is known for producing the sweet wine Vin Santo?
Chianti DOC
What is the aging requirement for a Barbaresco DOCG wine?
24 months
Fill in the blank: The region of Friuli Venezia Giulia is known for its ____ wines.
White
True or False: All Italian DOCG wines must undergo a tasting panel evaluation.
True
Which grape variety is primarily used for making Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?
Corvina
What is the minimum alcohol content required for a wine to be labeled as DOCG?
11.5% to 12.5%, depending on the region
Which DOCG is known for producing wines from the Nebbiolo grape?
Barolo DOCG
Fill in the blank: The term ‘Classico’ indicates a wine from the ____ area of a DOC.
historical
What is the main difference between DOC and DOCG?
DOCG has stricter regulations and guarantees higher quality.
True or False: The Chianti Classico logo features a black rooster.
True
Which Italian region is famous for the wine Montepulciano d’Abruzzo?
Abruzzo
What is the primary grape used in the wine Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC?
Verdicchio
Fill in the blank: The term ‘Nobile’ in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano refers to the quality of the wine and its _____.
origin
What is the aging requirement for a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?
24 months
Which DOCG is known for its dessert wines made from dried grapes?
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
True or False: The regulations for DOC and DOCG include geographical boundaries.
True
What does the ‘Gran Selezione’ classification signify in Chianti Classico?
Top quality wines from the best vineyards
Which Italian region is known for producing the wine Franciacorta DOCG?
Lombardy
Fill in the blank: The grape variety used in the production of Fiano di Avellino DOCG is _____.
Fiano
What is the main grape used in the wine Gavi DOCG?
Cortese
Which DOCG is recognized for its organic wine production?
Cannonau di Sardegna DOCG
Name 5 grapes native to Italy
Nero d’Avola
Barbera
Aglianico
Cortese
Vermintino
