Prominent Laws Flashcards
Which law created the IGT, indicazione geograflca tipica, category?
Goria’s Law in 1992 to give producers more creativity within tighter designations
What is the requirements for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG?
Dry, red wine from the Brunello clone of Sangiovese.
Min. 2 years in wood
4 months in bottle
Total of 5 years
What is the requirements for Brunello di Montalcino Riserva?
Dry, red wine from the Brunello clone of Sangiovese
Min. 2 years in wood
6 months in bottle
Total of 6 years
Chianti DOCG has what requirements?
Min 70% Sangiovese & 11.5% ABV
Can be Riserva, Superiore, Vigna or labeled with a subzone.
Riserva must be aged two years before release.
Chianti Classico DOCG has what requirements?
Dry red wines from a min 80% Sangiovese & 12% ABV
Can be Classico, Riserva (min 12.5% ABV)
Gran Selezione (estate grown, min. 90% Sangiovese and longer aging)
Bolgheri DOC is allowed to create what types of wines?
White
Rosato
Red
Varietal Vermentino
Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
International varieties
Super Tuscans.
Rosso di Montalcino DOC has what requirements?
“Baby” Brunello
100% Sangiovese
Can be Vigna.
What is the only true monopole DOC in all of Italy?
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
Which wine is the only white wine in Tuscany to enjoy DOCG status?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
What is the only dessert wine to reach DOCG status?
Elba Aleatico Passito;
From the isle of Elba
What does “governo” refer to?
Refermenting a wine with the juice of dried grapes.
Used to give alcohol and body to wines in Chianti.
