Italian Word of the Day: Botte

Meaning: Barrel/Cask

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The wine ages in oak barrels.

Context: Il vino invecchia nelle botti di quercia.

Cultural nugget: Wine barrels, or botti, are fundamental to Italian winemaking tradition. The size and wood type of these barrels significantly influence the wine's character. In regions like Tuscany, ancient cellars house massive botti that have been in use for generations, some holding thousands of liters of aging wine.