denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Language: Italian
Description: DOCG is a higher classification than DOC, indicating the best quality in addition to controls of methods of production. Only four wines currently qualify for this award: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcini and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Pronounced: deh-noh-mee-naht-SYOH-neh dee oh-ree-jeen kohn-trohl-LAH-tah eh guah-rahn-TEE-tah
Gender: m
Ethnicity: Italian
Most frequent country: Italy
See places: Italian food and cuisine
See drinks, wines etc: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
See: Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC), denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
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