"Denominazione di origine controllata" (controlled designations of origin); An Italian wine classification system created in 1963. The DOC indicates the area in which a wine must be produced, which may include all the vineyards in an entire region or only a few vineyards within a region. Each DOC wine and its varieties (rosso, rosato, spumante, etc.) has standards for grape variety, color, aroma, flavor, alcohol content, acidity, period of aging and maximum yield that the producer must meet.
Denominazione d’Origine Controllata – a grape growing and wine producing area whose production methods are assured by the Italian government
The Italian system for defining wine regions and wine names. In addition, the D.O.C.G. (Denominazione d'Origine Controllata Garantita) covers regions willing to submit their wines to tougher requirements, including tasting approval.
Italy's regulatory wine system, set up in 1963. The laws protect the quality of the wines by specifying geographical limits, grape varieties, alcohol levels, top yields per acre, and aging requirements for particular wines.
acronym for "Denominazione di Origine Controllata" (controlled place of origin), indicating details about where the wine comes from, the grapes used and how it was produced (down to the viticultural techniques).
The top regional classification of Portuguese wines since 1990.
Italian wine category regulating origin, grape varieties and production methods
(Denominazione di Origine Controllata) When seen on Italian wine labels, these letters signify that the wine has passed specific standards of quality for the region it comes from; similar to the French AOC system. For more information, see Italian Wine Laws.
These initials stand for Demoninação de Origem Controlada in Portugal and Denominazione di Origine Controllata in Italy and refer to the controlled appellation wines which are regarded as quality wines by European wine law.
The abbreviation for Denominazione di Origine Controllata, or "controlled place name." This is Italy's designation for wine whose name, origin of grapes, grape varieties and other important factors are regulated by law. It is also the abbreviation for Portugal's highest wine category, which has the same meaning in that country.
Denominazione di Origine Controllata - Italy's regulatory wine system, which protects the quality of the wines by specifying geographical limits, grape varieties, alcohol levels, top yields per acre, and aging requirements for particular wines.