Definition

Noun: * Red wine: A type of wine characterized by its red color, which is derived from the skins of dark-colored grapes during the fermentation process.

Usage

• "Red wine" is a non-count noun when referring to the beverage in general. It becomes a count noun when referring to types or glasses of it.
• It is commonly served at room temperature or slightly below.
• It is often paired with red meats, pasta, and cheese.

Examples

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• Countable (types):
• Countable (servings):

Advanced Usage

• "to breathe": Refers to letting red wine be exposed to air before drinking to enhance its flavor.
  • This Cabernet Sauvignon needs to breathe for an hour before serving.
• "full-bodied" / "light-bodied": Descriptors for the weight and intensity of flavor in red wine.
  • A Shiraz is typically a full-bodied red wine.

Variants and Related Words

• Rosé wine (noun): A pink wine made from red grapes, but with shorter skin contact time than red wine.
• Winemaking (noun): The process of making wine.
• Tannin (noun): A natural compound found in grape skins (especially red grapes) that adds structure and astringency to red wine.

Synonyms

• Vino (informal, general for wine)
• Claret (a term used chiefly in Britain for red Bordeaux wine)

Related Phrases

• Red wine stain: A discoloration caused by spilling red wine.
  • He tried to remove the red wine stain from the tablecloth.
• Red wine vinegar: Vinegar made from fermented red wine.
  • The recipe calls for a splash of red wine vinegar.

Idioms

• "Wine and dine": To entertain someone by offering them a good meal and drinks, which often includes wine.
  • The company wined and dined the potential clients. (Note: This idiom uses "wine" generally, not specifically red wine).

Noun

1. wine having a red color derived from skins of dark-colored grapes