Introduction to Italy - Wine laws and regulation
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Italy's DOC since 1967 in place was based on which law system? What was the alternative and what wines did this include?
- Based on French AOC Law
- Alternative Vino da Tavola (later IGT) for:
- Super Tuscans; Sassicaia (later DOC Bolgheri)
- Wines not conform DOC rules i.e. 100% Sangioves, DOC Chianti Classico requires blend incl. White grapes.
What is the difference between DOC and DOCG in Italy?
- DOCG stricter rules; lower yield
- Used for the more prestigious wine regions
Certain legally defined labelling terms are used for DOC and DOCG in Italy, which are included?
- Classico; exclusively from grapes growing in defined historical area
- Superiore: higher minim alcohol, 0.5% abv
- Riserva: certain ageing period,
- at least 2 years for red
- 1 year for white
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IGT in Italy stands for? When was it introduced and what is defined?
- In 1992, Italy introduced the category of IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica), corresponding to the French Vin de Pays, now PGI.
- For wines from a defined but larger geographical area,
- wider choice of grape variety and styles,
- with higher yields than DOC or DOCG wines.
- 25% of Italy's production
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