Signification
Ordering a specific drink.
Contexte culturel
The 'aperitivo' is a social ritual where a glass of wine is accompanied by free snacks. It's meant to 'open' the stomach before dinner. In Venice, a small glass of wine is called an 'ombra' (shadow). This dates back to merchants who moved their stalls to stay in the shadow of the St. Mark's bell tower. Most restaurants offer a 'house wine' by the glass or carafe. It is usually local, unlabelled, and surprisingly good quality for the price. Italians rarely drink wine without food. Even a simple glass of wine at a bar will usually come with a small bowl of olives or chips.
The 'Di' Rule
Always use 'di' for contents. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
House Wine is Fine
Don't be afraid to order 'vino della casa'. It's often excellent and very cheap.
Signification
Ordering a specific drink.
The 'Di' Rule
Always use 'di' for contents. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
House Wine is Fine
Don't be afraid to order 'vino della casa'. It's often excellent and very cheap.
Watch the 'Vetro'
Never ask for a 'vetro di vino'. You'll sound like you want to eat a window pane!
Specify the Color
Waiters will always ask 'Rosso o bianco?'. Save them a trip by specifying immediately.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition to say 'A glass of wine'.
Un bicchiere ___ vino.
We use 'di' to indicate the contents of the glass.
How do you order a glass of white wine?
Which sentence is correct?
'Bicchiere' is the container, 'di' is the preposition, and 'bianco' follows 'vino'.
Complete the dialogue at the bar.
Barista: 'Cosa desidera?' Tu: '___, per favore.'
While all are grammatically correct, 'Un bicchiere di vino rosso' fits the context of this lesson.
Match the Italian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the fundamental variations of the phrase.
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Aides visuelles
Di vs Da
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesUn bicchiere ___ vino.
We use 'di' to indicate the contents of the glass.
Which sentence is correct?
'Bicchiere' is the container, 'di' is the preposition, and 'bianco' follows 'vino'.
Barista: 'Cosa desidera?' Tu: '___, per favore.'
While all are grammatically correct, 'Un bicchiere di vino rosso' fits the context of this lesson.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the fundamental variations of the phrase.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in a casual bar or a nice restaurant.
'Bicchiere' is any glass; 'calice' is specifically a wine glass with a stem.
Yes! 'Un bicchiere d'acqua', 'un bicchiere di latte', etc.
You can ask for 'un bicchierino', but for wine, it's better to ask for 'un assaggio' (a taste).
Tipping is not mandatory in Italy, but rounding up the change is appreciated.
Ask for 'un quartino' (250ml) or 'un mezzolitro' (500ml).
Yes, having one glass of wine with lunch is very common in Italy.
It refers to the shadow of the bell tower where wine was kept cool.
Say 'Un altro bicchiere di vino, per favore'.
It depends on the region and the food, but both are equally popular.
Yes, most Italian 'bars' serve coffee in the morning and alcohol in the afternoon/evening.
It is a lightly sparkling wine, often served by the glass.
Expressions liées
Un calice di vino
similarA stemmed glass of wine
Una bottiglia di vino
builds onA bottle of wine
Vino della casa
specialized formHouse wine
Fare un brindisi
relatedTo make a toast
Un sorso di vino
specialized formA sip of wine
Ubriaco
contrastDrunk
