DOC
Intermediate Regions & TerroirDefinition
Denominazione di Origine Controllata — Italy's controlled designation of origin.
In Depth
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.
Details
- Category
- Regions & Terroir
- Difficulty
- Intermediate