Glossary
ICEA
The ICEA (Instituto per la Certificazione Etica ed Ambientale) is one of the best-known recognised food certification bodies in Italy.
Information under: www.icea.infoIGT
Abbreviation for "Indicazione Geografica Tipica", the third quality level of Italian wines. An IGT wine must have a typical geographical characteristic.
The classification of Italian wines:
1. DOCG wines
2. DOC wines
3. IGT wines
4. Vini da Tavola
Imbottigliato
The bottling process is the last step in the vinification process. Bottling is carried out under sterile or at least low-germ conditions. Pasteurisation is common in some plants. After corking, the process of bottle ripening begins.
Imbottigliato all'origine
Italian for producer bottling.
incrocio
Italian name for new breeding.
Incrocio Terzi No. 1
The red grape variety is a cross between Barbera and Cabernet Franc by the breeder Manzoni. It is cultivated exclusively in Lombardy.
intense
Wine with considerable odour and taste.
Inzolia
The white grape variety Inzolia is a Sicilian speciality. It is also grown on a small scale in Tuscany. The aroma of the grapes can be described as slightly nutty.
irrigation
Artificial irrigation for newly planted vines that have not yet yielded and for vineyards with insufficient rainfall.
Italia
A white grape variety that is mainly used as a table grape in Italy. In Australia it is used to make a simple wine.
Italico
A full-fat fresh cheese, matured and often with mould rind, spicy and piquant in taste.
IWSC
International Wines & Spirits Competition