authoritative. adj. 1. recognized or accepted as being true or reliable: an authoritative article on drugs. 2. exercising or asserting authority; commanding: an authoritative manner. 3. possessing or supported by authority; official: an authoritative communique. (communiquÃ© ÉËÎ¸Ér ÉªËteÉª, tÉªv-). ÉËÎ¸Ér. adj
Italian Roast is much darker and oilier than a French Roast and often preferred in Italy. If a coffee is described as being a French or Italian roast, it isnât because they were grown or roasted in these countries, just that the roaster utilized this generalized roast level for that blend of beans.
Pronunciation: [SHPECK; spehk] Respectively, German and Italian for bacon.. In Germany, Speck is essentially lard, while in Italy it more closely resembles American bacon. Unlike the U.S. version, however, Italy's speck comes from hog legs, rather than the belly portion. It hails from Italy's Alto Adige region and has protected geographical indication designation.