Debole
Weak, without character
Delicato
Delicate and light
Distinto
Distinctive, elegant, and refined
DOC
An abbreviation of Denominazione di Origine Controllata,
Denomination of Controlled Origin, an upper level Italian wine classification. This defines a given
wine's geographical origin, grapes, and production methods but is no guarantee of quality.
DOCG
An abbreviation of Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Guarantita,
Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin, the highest level Italian wine classification. This defines a given
wine's geographical origin, grapes, and production methods but is no guarantee of quality, even if it is often stricter than
the DOC classification.
Dolce
Sweet
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