white wine

noun

: a wine ranging in color from faintly yellow to amber that is produced from the juice alone of dark- or light-colored grapes

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The honeylike hue comes from keeping white wine grape skins in contact with the juice during fermentation. Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026 In the Castelli Romani and Frascati areas, volcanic terrain remains central to Lazio’s white wine tradition. Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Mixing sparkling water with dry white wine and a bit of peach brandy turns this summer sangria into the drink of the summer. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 Remove the Dutch oven from the oven, lift off the lid, and stir in a glug of white wine, 1 more cup of chicken stock, some freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, a couple of pats of butter, plus a pinch of kosher salt and a bit of black pepper, to taste. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for white wine

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white wine was in the 14th century

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“White wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20wine. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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