Degustazione di vini
The Italian phrase for wine tasting is Degustazione di vini.
This phrase describes an event or activity where people drink small amounts of different wines to evaluate their quality and flavor. In many contexts, such as on a menu or in an advertisement, the phrase is often shortened to just degustazione.
What does it mean word for word?
The word degustazione is a noun meaning "tasting," and it is derived from the verb degustare, which means "to taste" or "to savor."
How does it change in a sentence?
While Degustazione di vini uses the plural vini to refer to multiple wines, using the singular degustazione di vino is also common and refers to the activity of wine tasting in a general sense.
Did you know?
- In a professional degustazione di vini, using the sputacchiera or spittoon is viewed as a mark of a serious taster rather than an act of rudeness.
- While degustazione is the formal term, Italians often call a casual tasting among friends una prova, which literally translates to 'a test'.
- The word degustazione comes from the Latin word dēgustātiōnem.
Examples in context
- Andremo a casa di Antonio per assaggiare vini italiani.We will go to Antonio's house to taste Italian wines.
- Siamo andati in cantina per provare vini locali.We went to the winery to try local wines.
- Ci siamo seduti al tavolo e abbiamo degustato vini diversi durante la serata.We sat at the table and tasted different wines throughout the evening.
- La degustazione di vini è stata molto interessante.The wine tasting was very interesting.
- Domani parteciperò a una degustazione di vini in Toscana.Tomorrow I will participate in a wine tasting in Tuscany.
- Abbiamo prenotato una degustazione di vini per il sabato.We booked a wine tasting for Saturday.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are planning their weekend trip.
- AlessandroGiulia, facciamo una degustazione di vini sabato?Giulia, shall we do a wine tasting on Saturday?
- GiuliaSì, mi piacerebbe molto!Yes, I would love to!
- AlessandroConosco un'ottima cantina vicino al centro.I know a great winery near the center.
- GiuliaPerfetto, allora prenota pure.Perfect, go ahead and book it then.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries degustazione, di, CC BY-SA 4.0.
