Prosecco

Definition

A dry, slightly sparkling Italian white wine made from that grape; also a geographical indication.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian prosecco, named after the area where the variety was grown, Prosecco near Trieste, in the Veneto region.

Example Sentences

• "Prosecco is the perfect vehicle for the white peaches. Contrary to what most people think, Prosecco is not commonly sweet. While there are some sweet versions, more often than not Prosecco is dry with a touch of grassy character and citrus-like acidity."
• "‘Itʼs Prosecco, champagneʼs Italian cousin!’"
• "Luciano Fregonese, the mayor of Valdobbiadene—a rural town of 10,000 people in Italy’s picturesque northeast, famous for its Prosecco—has lived such truths. “It’s not easy, because every weekend there is one or two or three or maybe more events to attend to, and every event it is common to drink wine, or Prosecco, and also to eat,” the mayor said in an interview, with the help of a translator."