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Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)

One of Italy’s two wine classification systems. The “Controlled Denomination of Origin”, adopted in 1966, defined geographic areas of production for each wine, maximum vineyard yields, the grape varietals that can be used, the minimum alcohol concentration, and specific aging requirements.
 Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) - Wine Glossary

Ice Wine

The name for a sweet wine that is made from grapes that are harvested and crushed while they are frozen. Most of the water in the grape remains locked in the water, increasing the sugar content of the must.
 Ice Wine - Wine Glossary

Imperial

The name of a wine bottle from Bordeaux that contains 6 liters or 8 standard bottles.
 Imperial - Wine Glossary

Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada (IPR)

Portuguese term for the regulations that govern the second tier of Portuguese wine.
 Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada (IPR) - Wine Glossary

Inky

Slang wine tasting term for a very dark colored wine.
 Inky - Wine Glossary


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