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Indicazione Geografica Tipica [IGT]


Indicazione geografica tipica is the third of four classifications of wine recognized by the government of Italy. Created to recognize the unusually high quality of the class of wines known as Super Tuscans, IGT wines are labeled with the locality of their creation.

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Indicazione geografica tipica is the third of four classifications of wine recognized by the government of Italy. Created to recognize the unusually high quality of the class of wines known as Super Tuscans, IGT wines are labeled with the locality of their creation, but do not meet the requirements of the stricter DOC or DOCG designations, which are generally intended to protect traditional wine formulations such as Chianti or Barolo. It is considered broadly equivalent to the French vin de pays designation. French wines will state Vin de pays on the label in place of Indicazione geografica tipica. This classification is seen to be a higher quality wine above wine that is Vino da Tavola or table wine.

Super Tuscans have a varietal composition that doesn’t meet the requirements of limitations on the percentages of varieties like Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Franc and can’t be labelled DOCG.

Producers like Soldera in Montalcino who meet the requirements to be labelled Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, have chosen to use IGT status due to philosophical disagreement with the Consozio di Brunello di Montalcino.

 

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Erin Cannon-Chave and Jean-Louis Chave’s semi-négociant operation produces the Selection range outside the wines of the family estate. The Selection Hermitage Blanche at a fraction of the price of the estate L'Hermitage Blanc is a hip-pocket friendly intro to just how good whites from the Northern Rhône can be.A blend of Marsanne & Roussane. I couldn't find any reviews. Historically this wine has been strong and moving on an upward quality trend.Just as his reds explores next lev
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Moreau-Naudet Chablis 2023

Chardonnay | France, Burgundy

Moreau’s village Chablis is drawn chiefly from 20- to 30-year-old vineyards in Préhy and Courgis, both south of Chablis. Then, there are parcels in Chablis and Chichée (under the Premier Cru vines of Vaugiraut/Vosgros). All up, the domaine works with 30 parcels scattered across the appellation, representing a variety of soil structures and exposures. All the fruit from the younger vines is sold off in bulk, lifting the general standard.The fruit is pressed gently over four hours and fer
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Rosae 2021

Ruché | Piedmont, Barolo

Well here's a fascinating drink! I've not had a Ruchè AKA Ruchet AKA Rouchet AKA Moscatellina before. I wonder how Rinaldi ended up with this in the mix and the history of the vineyard.The synonym Moscatellina is perhaps the one that first drew my gaze when smelling this. It does have some Muscat like aromas, I almost felt like I was smelling a pretty decent bitters. Galloni is on the mark with his discription. Before trying it myself I though perhaps he was having a Rinaldi Fan Boy moment.