Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC): Difference between revisions
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== Regional distribution and application == | == Regional distribution and application == | ||
DOC designations are spread across nearly every Italian region, reflecting the country’s deep-rooted and geographically diverse wine culture. Each DOC corresponds to a specific delimited area that may range from a single [[wine region]] or village to a broader geographical zone encompassing multiple communes. For instance, wines from the [[Soave DOC]] in the Veneto or the [[Dolcetto d’Alba DOC]] in Piedmont each express distinct regional typicity under the DOC framework | DOC designations are spread across nearly every Italian region, reflecting the country’s deep-rooted and geographically diverse wine culture. Each DOC corresponds to a specific delimited area that may range from a single [[:Category:Wine regions|wine region]] or village to a broader geographical zone encompassing multiple communes. For instance, wines from the [[Soave DOC]] in the Veneto or the [[Dolcetto d’Alba DOC]] in Piedmont each express distinct regional typicity under the DOC framework<ref>Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, ''The World Atlas of Wine'', 6th ed., Mitchell Beazley Publishing, 2005, pp. 122–123, ISBN 1-84000-332-4.</ref>. | ||
Regional DOCs often serve as stepping stones toward DOCG status. Several now-prestigious appellations, such as [[Brunello di Montalcino]] or [[Barbaresco]], were originally designated as DOCs before being elevated to DOCG in recognition of their consistent quality and historical importance | Regional DOCs often serve as stepping stones toward DOCG status. Several now-prestigious appellations, such as [[Brunello di Montalcino]] or [[Barbaresco]], were originally designated as DOCs before being elevated to DOCG in recognition of their consistent quality and historical importance<ref>Karen MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', 1st ed., Workman Publishing, 2001, pp. 271–273, ISBN 1-56305-434-5.</ref>. | ||
In total, Italy is home to over 300 DOCs, forming the backbone of its quality classification system and covering a wide array of wine styles, from light whites and rosés to structured reds and sparkling wines. | In total, Italy is home to over 300 DOCs, forming the backbone of its quality classification system and covering a wide array of wine styles, from light whites and rosés to structured reds and sparkling wines. | ||