denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Language: Italian
Description: 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.
Pronounced: deh-noh-mee-naht-SYOH-neh dee oh-ree-jeen kohn-trohl-LAH-tah
Gender: m
Ethnicity: Italian
Most frequent country: Italy
See places: Italian food and cuisine
See: Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC), denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
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