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DOC

In Italy, the term DOC stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata. It is the equivalent of the French AOC. Only wines...
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DOCG

In Italy, the term DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita, and is used to identify the best growing...
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dolce

Sweet (Italian).
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Dolcetto

Dolcetto is best represented by the wines of Italy's Alba where a soft, red wine is made. Can be drunk when quite young but will...
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domaine

Literally a vineyard, but the term implies ownership when followed by a name (i.e., Domaine de Chevalier) and therefore can refer...
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DOS

In Italy, Denominazione di Origine Semplice, covers wines that have a geographic designation and follow local customs regarding...
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