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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What once began as a religious procession to the nearby Hermitage of San Felices, a historic hilltop place of worship, has now evolved into an annual vibrant cultural celebration where thousands of participants drench each other with red wine using water guns, buckets and bottles. Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 29 June 2025 But the real secret lies in the tomato sauce that stripes the center and top of the loaf, which is spiked with red wine. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025 The Dinner Menu Filets, quinoa, sautéed spinach, and red wine were on the menu for supper with the in-laws. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 June 2025 Nikki Ledbetter, wine director at 53 in midtown Manhattan, likes Riedel’s Extreme Cabernet, which is a large Bordeaux-style glass, because it can be used for Syrah, Merlot, and fuller-bodied Italian red wines like Aglianico. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for red wine

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Jul. 2025.

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