Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT): introduced in 1992 it was designed to absorb those Vini da Travola allowed to specify their region or district of origin IGT is similar to France’s Vin de Pays. Vino de Tavola: bottom level these are basic wines but on the decline. The majority of these wines are produced in the south of Italy and Sicily.
Lesson 4: Principle Wine Regions of the World 4.16 Italy (continued) [ Major Italian Regions and Wines ] North West Italy produces red, white and sparkling wines, it divides into 4 regions (Liguria, Valle d’Aosta, Lombardia, Piemonte) in terms of quality and the wines are always named after the Commune or area where the vine grows. Main wine areas: Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d’Asti, Dolcetto d’Alba, GaviGrape varieties: Nebbiolo grown in this North West Italian region is the finest red grape variety in Italy. The Nebbiolo (meaning fog) is a late ripening grape. The best comes from around the town of Alba (for example Barolo and Barbersco). Flavours of violets and raspberries, prunes and chocolates, truffles and liquorice with good acidity and tannin always present. Pinot Grigio this is the biggest grape variety in the North West Italy. North East Italy this region relies less on tradition and embraces modern ideas. It consists of 3 major zones; Trentino Alto Adige: Key DOC wines: Alto Adige (Schiava, Lagrein, Riesling, Gewurtraminer, others) and Trentino (Pinot Grigio, Teroldego).Veneto: Valpolicella DOC (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and others), can range in style from light, cherry red to the rich Port like Recioto and Amarone. Valpolicella DOC structure (chapter 4 – p. 127)Fruili-Venezia Giulia: Key Wines: Fuili Grave DOC (Reds: Refosco, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, white: Tocai Friulano, Pinot Gris).
Lesson 4: Principle Wine Regions of the World 4.16 Italy (continued) Major Italian Regions and Wines Central ItalyEmilia-Romagna: (Bolognese sauces, Parma ham, Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar). Key wines Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC, and Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC. Both are trained on high trellis to maintain acidity, around Modena.Tuscany (Tosana) : Six DOCG areas, home of the famous ‘Super Tuscans’ and Chianti wines. Key Wines: Chianti Classico / Ruffina / Colli Senesi DOCG (Sangiovese), Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG most expensive wine in Northern Italy, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Toscana IGT.Marche: sold in green, amphora elongated curved bottles. Key wines: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi (white:Verdicchio),Rosso Conero (red: Montepulciano and Sangiovese), a good red wine, full bodied, deep coloured and low in tannins. Umbria: known for its white wines of Orvieto, tuffeau soils here,. Key wines: Orvieto DOC (Trebbiano, Grechetto, Malvasia, Verdello), Latium (Lazio): mainly white wines here, Frascati DOC is the best known (Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasis di Candia, Malvasia del Lazio, Greco),Abruzzo: on the east coast behind the knee of Italy,two major DOC Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC for red wines, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC for white wines. Southern Italy and the IslandsOverall Campania, Basilicata, Puglia and Calabria are primarily known for producing vast quantities of higly alcoholic red wine, much of which is exported to strengthen the blended ‘table wines’ of Europe and boost the Vermouths of Turin. In the south of Italy you get more blends because the wines will age quicker.Campania (Naples): few DOCs, Taurasi DOCG great red wine. Puglia: heel of Italy, Key Wines: Salice Salentino DOC (Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera), Copertino DOC (Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera), IGT wines (Primitivo, Negroamaro, others). Basilicata: located on the instep of Italy, a mountainous region, agricultural economy. Aglianico grape reins and one DOC wine stands out Aglianico del Vulture DOC.Calabria: a lot of poverty, basic vineyards, the best Ciro wine is made from the Greco grape variety.Sicily: largest and most area under vines in Italy, the main production comes from the western end. Key wines: Corvo (Duca di Salaparuta), red wine. Good whites come from Alcamo. The real quality wines of Sicily are Inzolia and Grillo. Marsala the dessert wine is the most important wine of Sicily. Must be fortified with grape spirit and may be sweetened. Sardinia: Mostly co-operatives here, grape varieties (white: vermentino, malvasis, vernaccia and moscato, reds: cannonau and monica, mostly highly alcoholic wines, Cannonau 13.5%). Overall sales to Italy’s mainland are primarily used for blending and the European Union wine lake.
Lesson 4: Principle Wine Regions of the World 4.17 Japan Japan has a long history of vine cultivation, Yamanashi is the most important 100km west of Tokyo surrounded by mountains (including Mount Fuji). 40% of Japan’s domestic wine production comes from this region’s 80 wineries. Main regions for wine production: Hokkaido and Yamanashi, both fostered strong production with the ‘one village one speciality movement’.Grape varieties / wines: Muscat Bailey A – widely used red grape developed in Japan by Zenbei Kawakami (mix
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