DOC is the equivalent of AOC in France. It denotes guaranteed quality. As with the AOC of France, this does not necessarily mean the very highest quality - simply that methods of production are controlled and you will know what you are getting.
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.
A village in Piedmont whose claim to fame is the production of a DOC light red wine made from Dolcetto grapes.
Sweet. When used in reference to wine, this technically means with 5-10% residual sugar. When applied to water it means sweet, fresh, not saline. In cheeses, dolce means a young cheese. I dolce is the heading for desserts on a menu.
"Sweet water." A town in Liguria known for dry red DOC wines produced using Rossesse grapes. These wines are rarely found outside Liguria.
