prosecco

noun pro·sec·co \ prō-ˈse-kō \

Updated on: 10 May 2018

Definition of prosecco

plural proseccos

: a dry Italian sparkling wine

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But make the cocktail first: an ounce of suze and an ounce of bianco vermouth, topped with prosecco and served in a rocks glass with a big hunk of ice.

— marian bull, GQ, "The White Negroni Sbagliato Is the Drink You Need Right Now," 3 May 2018
Mom will also receive a complimentary glass of prosecco.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Get those Mother's Day restaurant reservations made," 2 May 2018
Your favorite Champagne, prosecco or sparkling wine Method: Blend peach slices and mango nectar until smooth and fill Champagne flute until half full.

— jane carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, "The Thirsty Reporter: Award-Winning Cocktails," 2 Mar. 2018
The Venue in Koreatown is offering a prix-fixe menu for $80 per person that includes a sparkling cocktail of prosecco, Aperol, strawberry and lemon.

— julie giuffrida, latimes.com, "Where to eat out for Valentine's Day dinner," 5 Feb. 2018
The sweetness of prosecco calls for something heartier and more savory, like meats and sugary fruits.

— leah silverman, Town & Country, "What's the Difference Between Champagne and Prosecco, Anyway?," 11 Dec. 2017
Personal Styling John Lewis is trying to tap in to that trend itself by offering personal styling services over a glass of prosecco.

— Bloomberg.com, "In Age of E-Commerce, John Lewis Aims to Be the Anti-Amazon," 19 Mar. 2018
Brunch includes a complimentary glass of prosecco or mimosa.

— leeanne griffin, courant.com, "Who's Serving Easter Brunch And Dinner In Connecticut?," 19 Mar. 2018
With a second fermentation process similar to that of Champagne, Franciacorta is drier, yeastier, and more complex than Italy’s better-known bubbly, prosecco.

— emma o'kelly, Condé Nast Traveler, "A Guide to Franciacorta, Italy's Most Chill Wine Region," 22 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of prosecco

Italian, a grape variety, probably from Prosecco (Prosek), town near Trieste

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