DOC

Intermediate Regions & Terroir

Definición

Denominazione di Origine Controllata — Italy's controlled designation of origin.

En Profundidad

Italy's appellation system, modeled on France's AOC, defines geographic boundaries and production rules for Italian wines. DOCG (Garantita) is the highest tier, requiring additional quality testing. There are 76 DOCGs and 340+ DOCs. Notable DOCGs include Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Prosecco Superiore.

Detalles

Categoría
Regions & Terroir
Dificultad
Intermediate
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