Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)

‘’‘Indicazione Geografica Tipica’’’ (IGT) is a classification in the Italian wine system, introduced in 1992 to identify wines of recognised geographic origin that fall outside the stricter rules of Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) or Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG). It roughly corresponds to the EU category of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) and allows for greater varietal and stylistic freedom. The creation of IGT provided a legal framework for high-quality wines that did not conform to traditional blending or ageing requirements, such as many of the so-called Super Tuscans. ⸻