Part 5

Question 1

What does DOC stand for in Italian wine classification?

Answer 1

Denominazione di Origine Controllata

Question 2

True or False: DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The primary grape used in Chianti DOCG is _____.

Answer 3

Sangiovese

Question 4

Which Italian region is known for the Barolo DOCG?

Answer 4

Piedmont

Question 5

What is the minimum aging requirement for Barolo DOCG?

Answer 5

38 months

Question 6

Which DOCG is famous for its sparkling wine made primarily from Glera grapes?

Answer 6

Prosecco DOCG

Question 7

True or False: All wines labeled as DOC are guaranteed to be of high quality.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the primary grape variety used in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?

Answer 8

Sangiovese

Question 9

Which DOC is known for producing wines in the Veneto region primarily from the Corvina grape?

Answer 9

Valpolicella DOC

Question 10

What does the term ‘Superiore’ indicate on a DOC wine label?

Answer 10

Higher alcohol content or longer aging requirements

Question 11

How many DOCGs are there in Italy as of 2023?

Answer 11

Over 70

Question 12

What is the primary grape used in the Soave DOC?

Answer 12

Garganega

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The famous wine region of Barbaresco is classified as a _____.

Answer 13

DOCG

Question 14

Which DOCG is located in the region of Tuscany and is known for its Chianti Classico?

Answer 14

Chianti Classico DOCG

Question 15

True or False: The term ‘Riserva’ indicates a wine has been aged longer than the standard requirement.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the primary grape variety used in the Aglianico del Vulture DOCG?

Answer 16

Aglianico

Question 17

Which DOC is known for producing the sweet wine Vin Santo?

Answer 17

Chianti DOC

Question 18

What is the aging requirement for a Barbaresco DOCG wine?

Answer 18

24 months

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The region of Friuli Venezia Giulia is known for its ____ wines.

Answer 19

White

Question 20

True or False: All Italian DOCG wines must undergo a tasting panel evaluation.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Which grape variety is primarily used for making Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG?

Answer 21

Corvina

Question 22

What is the minimum alcohol content required for a wine to be labeled as DOCG?

Answer 22

11.5% to 12.5%, depending on the region

Question 23

Which DOCG is known for producing wines from the Nebbiolo grape?

Answer 23

Barolo DOCG

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The term ‘Classico’ indicates a wine from the ____ area of a DOC.

Answer 24

historical

Question 25

What is the main difference between DOC and DOCG?

Answer 25

DOCG has stricter regulations and guarantees higher quality.

Question 26

True or False: The Chianti Classico logo features a black rooster.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Which Italian region is famous for the wine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo?

Answer 27

Abruzzo

Question 28

What is the primary grape used in the wine Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC?

Answer 28

Verdicchio

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The term 'Nobile' in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano refers to the quality of the wine and its _____.

Answer 29

origin

Question 30

What is the aging requirement for a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG?

Answer 30

24 months

Question 31

Which DOCG is known for its dessert wines made from dried grapes?

Answer 31

Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG

Question 32

True or False: The regulations for DOC and DOCG include geographical boundaries.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

What does the 'Gran Selezione' classification signify in Chianti Classico?

Answer 33

Top quality wines from the best vineyards

Question 34

Which Italian region is known for producing the wine Franciacorta DOCG?

Answer 34

Lombardy

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The grape variety used in the production of Fiano di Avellino DOCG is _____.

Answer 35

Fiano

Question 36

What is the main grape used in the wine Gavi DOCG?

Answer 36

Cortese

Question 37

Which DOCG is recognized for its organic wine production?

Answer 37

Cannonau di Sardegna DOCG

Question 38

Name 5 grapes native to Italy

Answer 38

Nero d’Avola Barbera Aglianico Cortese Vermintino