WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DOC AND DOCG?

In Piedmont there are only two denominations: hence the question what is the difference between DOC and DOCG? the quiz will give you the answer.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DOC AND DOCG?

1. QUESTION

What is the difference between DOC and DOCG?

Possible answers:

1.It refers to the aging of wine
2.None
3.It depends on the production area
4.Certify production area or indicate particularly important wines.

2. DESCRIPTION

First of all, let’s clarify. While in the other Italian regions IGT wines are also produced, in Piedmont there are only two denominations: the DOC and the DOCG.

Let’s get to our question: what is the difference between DOC and DOCG?

DOC

With the acronym DOC, which is the acronym for Controlled Designation of Origin, we mean those wines that are produced with grapes harvested in a specific area. The DOC mark that is placed on wine labels is used to identify a quality product with very specific characteristics, made with raw materials from a specific area, following a production specification approved by a ministerial decree.

Before being put on the market, a DOC wine is analyzed to verify that it complies with the requirements of the specification. Usually, a DOC wine has kept the IGT (Typical Geographical Indication) designation for at least 5 years.

DOC wine not only guarantees the origin of the vine, but also the quality of the product. In Italy, there are currently over 300 wines with DOC classification, most of them in Piedmont.

DOCG

When a wine has been among the DOCs for at least 10 years, it can pass to the DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin) designation, which gives even more prestige to the label. Not all DOC wines become DOCG but only those that pass the organoleptic and chemical-physical analyzes to certify compliance with the requirements of the specification. The examination is not carried out only on the wine in the production phase, but is also repeated in the bottling phase, where a special commission also proceeds with tasting, for a sensory evaluation. If the wine does not pass these tests, it cannot bear the DOCG on the label.

DOC and DOCG wines have further classifications, a “classic” wine is the one produced in a DOC or DOCG area with a prestigious history, while a “reserve” wine is a wine that has undergone an aging process higher than expected. The “superior” category, on the other hand, indicates a DOC or DOCG wine obtained from vines that have a yield per hectare of less than 10% compared to that required by the reference specification.

3. CORRECT ANSWER

The correct answer is the number 4.

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