Savvy Wine Studies

Fascetta

For Italian DOC and DOCG wines

Sources:

• Giancarlo Piubelli, Rocca Sveva Soave
• Chiara Soldati, La Scolca Gavi
• Google Images

Notes:

• The adhesive band on the top of DOC and DOCG wine bottles is called a “fascetta”.
• “Fascetta” translates to “Band” or “Wrapper” in Italian.
• The bands are printed by the state typographic institute.
• The color of the bands may vary, depending on the DOCG.
• Around 3-4 years ago (2012/2013) the graphics and colors of the bands changed.
• Previously, Soave Superiore DOCG were yellow bands, now they are Blue/White.
• The term “Fascette” is also used, likely a plural version.
• The DOCG label for Gavi was always green. The pink label is introduced for Barolo and Barbaresco.