DOC

Intermediate Regions & Terroir

Définition

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

En Détail

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.

Détails

Catégorie
Regions & Terroir
Difficulté
Intermediate

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