Wines which have been made using the "governo" process, traditionally used in many of the wines of Tuscany, particularly Chianti.

A process traditionally used in many of the wines of Tuscany, particularly Chianti but now losing ground. Governo indicates that the juice from semi-dried grapes or their must are added to wine that is already in the process of fermenting. This precipitates a secondary fermentation and induces a certain sherbet to the end product. Wines made using this process are referred to as "governato".

A liqueur made by the Carthusians at Certosa monastery in Pavia in Lombardy. Short for Gratium Cartusia (gift of the Carthusians).

Alcohol grade or percentage by volume.

A town known for its dessert wine made from Aleatico grapes.

A small town near Naples in Campania producing five red wines, often with some fizz.

"Grass." Thin, short, hollow tubes of slightly curved or wiggly egg pasta from Emilia-Romagna It is made with a hand-operated machine. Often served with a sausage braised in wine.

Thin, short, hollow tubes of slightly curved or wiggly egg pasta from Emilia-Romagna. Often served with a sausage braised in wine.

Thin, short, ridged, hollow tubes of slightly curved or wiggly egg pasta Emilia-Romagna. Often served with a sausage and cream sauce.