vino

wine

noun VEE-noh Rare

Origin: Latin vinum (wine)

Usage Note

Vino is the cornerstone of Italian food culture. Vino rosso = red wine, vino bianco = white wine, vino rosato = rosé. The phrase un bicchiere di vino (a glass of wine) is ubiquitous. Italy's DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) and DOCG systems regulate wine quality by region. The adjective vinoso means wine-like or tasting of wine.

Examples

"Preferisco il vino rosso al vino bianco."

Natural Translation

I prefer red wine to white wine.

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