Master of WineItaly's wine abbreviationsThe world of wine is fascinating, but these abbreviations on the labels are quite confusing! But there is a good idea behind DOC, DOCG & Co.: they guarantee where the wine comes from.DOC - the controlled designation of originDOC is the abbreviation for "Denominazione di origine controllata" (controlled designation of origin). The designation DOP has existed since 2009, with the "P" standing for "protetta", which means "protected". This is how the Italian DOC became the DOP. The Italian DOCG ("Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita") is the highest designation that only 76 regions are allowed to bear, as it is the "controlled and guaranteed designation of origin".