Glossary
IGT
/ee-jee-TEE/
Italian quality tier below DOC allowing more flexibility.
Full Definition
IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is an Italian wine classification below DOC/DOCG, offering winemakers more flexibility with grape varieties and techniques. Many 'Super Tuscan' wines used IGT to make non-traditional blends. France's equivalent is IGP (Indication Geographique Protegee). Now being phased into European IGP system.
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