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Under the trade deal, Australian producers of prosecco, traditionally a sparkling wine from northern Italy, will be banned from using the name on exports 10 years after the pact takes effect.—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 Drink specials will include a bloody mary featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, a mimosa and a Garrison Brothers southern socialite, crafted with Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon, aperol, Reàl strawberry, Bittermens Burlesque Bitters and Lunetta prosecco.—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 Ease your way into the evening with an aperitivo at the Terrace Bar, which serves some wildly inventive cocktails as well as subtle twists on the classics, like a Tuscan Spritz with Amaro Santoni, prosecco, soda water, and rosemary.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026 Top with prosecco or Champagne.—Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosecco
Word History
Etymology
Italian, a grape variety, probably from Prosecco (Prosek), town near Trieste