pink wine
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Definition
Noun: * A type of wine, typically light red or pink in color, made from red grapes. Its defining characteristic is that the grape skins are removed from the juice early in the fermentation process, resulting in a wine with less color and tannin than a standard red wine.
Usage
This term is used to describe a category of wine based on its production method and resulting color. It is a general, sometimes informal, term for wines that are not white or fully red. * We ordered a bottle of pink wine to share with our appetizers. * The menu featured several local pink wines from the region.
Advanced Usage
- As a categorical term: "Pink wine" is often used interchangeably with "rosé," though "rosé" is the more specific and common term in modern wine terminology. The phrase can describe wines made through various methods, including limited skin contact (the most common for rosé), blending (less common for quality wines), or the method.
Variants and Related Words
- Rosé (n.): The more precise and widely used term for pink wine, especially for dry styles. Example:
- Blush wine (n.): A term popularized in the late 20th century, often (but not exclusively) associated with slightly sweeter pink wines, like White Zinfandel. Example:
Synonyms
- Rosé
- Blush wine (context-dependent)
Different Meanings
The term "pink wine" does not have other distinct meanings outside of oenology (the study of wine). It specifically refers to the beverage.
Noun
- pinkish table wine from red grapes whose skins were removed after fermentation began