In 1960’s the Italian government passed stricter wine laws known as –
Denominazione di Origine Controllata (Denomination of controlled origin).
i. DOCG ( Denominazione di origine controllata e Grantia) – Controlled & guaranteed denomination –
v For outstanding best wines.
v Guaranteed by a committee of experts.
v Italy’ most prestigious wines –
Albana di Romagna
Barberesco
Barolo
Brunello di Montalcino
Chianti
Vino nobile di Montepulciano.
ii. DOC (Denominazione di origine controllata) – Controlled denomination –
v Superior quality wines.
v It also allows a wine made from grapes grown in a special zone within that region to be labled “Classico” for many regions.
e.g – Chianti Classico.
(iii) Vino Topico (Typical wine) –
v A type of wine equivalent to Vin de table in France.
v These wines are made from an established grape variety.
(i) Vino da Tavola (Table wines) –
v Those wines which are excluded from the other categories for quality regions.
v An unapproved grape variety is used in their manufacture.
Italian wines brand names –
v Barberesco ( superior quality, less robust, great Red wines)
v Barolo ( one of the great Red wine)
v Chianti
v Vino nobile di Montepulciano (DOCG Red)
v Gattinara (well known wine made from Nebbiolo grapes)
v Albana di Romagna
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v Asti Spumante (Sweet sparkling white wine)
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