But, but… Isn’t it supposed to be IGT? I recently bought an
Italian wine with IGP on the label and wondered if it was a
typo.
We’ve all seen the IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) on Italian
labels for many years; it’s the designation for wines that don’t
meet the stricter requirements of DOC or DOCG designations. So, it
could be anything from a Super Tuscan to a Toscano Rosso.
The DO (Denominazione di Origine), DOC (Denominazione di Origine
Controllata) and DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e
Garantita) are designations of origin and quality according to
Italian wine law. These designations, instituted in 1963, require
wine be produced within the specified region using defined methods
and a defined standard to be labeled with a DOC or DOCG.
IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) is the updated version that complies with EU law.
