red wine

noun

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

Examples of red wine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That's because the compounds that are found in red wine (the one's that are full of acidity and produce a dye-like substance) don't have as much time to set in. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Torino is also close to the Langhe, a wine region famous for Barolo and Barbaresco red wines, as well as precious white truffles from Alba. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Inside, Rodríguez Castro sipped an Aperol spritz, then moved on to a California red wine not on the menu. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Biles stepped out in a red wine and metallic dress designed by DO LONG, detailed with gem-like adornments and dramatic tulle. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for red wine

• affine
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• assign
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