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Denominazione di Origine Controllata E Garantita (Italy)

The highest quality level for Italian wine. Often abbreviated to DOCG. Only a handful of wines have been promoted to this level. They include Chianti, Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Carmignano.