Italian Word of the Day

Meaning: Bottle

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: I bought a bottle of traditional balsamic vinegar.

Context: Ho comprato una bottiglia di aceto balsamico tradizionale.

Cultural nugget: In Italian wine culture, traditional bottle shapes are protected by DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) regulations. For example, the distinctive Chianti fiasco with its round bottom and straw covering represents centuries of Tuscan winemaking tradition.