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DOP, DOCG, IG: Italian Food, Wine, and Spirit Labels Explained

What do DOP, IGP, DOC, DOCG, IG, and STG actually tell you about Italian food, wine, and spirits? Let's demystify these labels.

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Jun 26, 2026
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Two bottles of balsamic vinegar are sitting on the same shelf. Both are labeled Modena. One costs a mere 5 euros. The other costs a staggering 90 euros, holds…

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