What is your most prized wine?
'Pregiato' — stress on 'pre-GIÀ-to'. The 'gi' before 'a' makes a 'ja' sound.
Ask when you want to taste or learn about the flagship wine of a producer — their best and most complex bottle.
'Pregiato' = prized/prestigious. It implies quality and reputation, not just price. Using it shows wine sophistication.
Qual è la vostra etichetta di punta?
What is your top label?
'Etichetta di punta' = flagship label, common industry term
Qual è il vostro Riserva?
What is your Riserva?
Riserva = longer-aged, premium version of a DOC wine
Avete una selezione speciale?
Do you have a special selection?
Open question for any premium tier
The 'Gran Selezione' designation was introduced for Chianti Classico in 2014 as the top tier, above Riserva. It requires single-vineyard or best-barrel selection and 30 months minimum aging.