IGT

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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.

Related Terms

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See Also

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Indigenous Yeast

Natural yeasts present on grapes or in the winery.

Intensity

The strength or concentration of aromas and flavors.

Irrigation

Artificial watering of vineyards.

Ice Wine

Intensely sweet wine from naturally frozen grapes.

Inert

Chemically unreactive or lacking expressive character.

Isinglass

Fish bladder protein used to fine white wines.