red wine

noun

: a wine with a predominantly red color derived during fermentation from the natural pigment in the skins of dark-colored grapes

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This smoky, sweet, and tangy chip is a masterclass in flavor, with notes that harmonize perfectly with bold red wines, such as Zinfandel, Syrah, and GSM blends. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025 Bordeaux’s tourists flock to its vineyards to taste flights of the region’s renowned red wines. Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025 The Cerasuolo Rosato is a dark red wine made from Montepulciano, with notes of cherry, rose petal, and spice, along with a distinctive tannic backbone. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Oga’s alcoholic drink menu includes a Jedi Mind Trick cocktail, Bad Motivator IPA beer and Imperial Guard red wine. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for red wine

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of red wine was in the 15th century

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“Red wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20wine. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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