frizzante

/ frɪˈzæntɪ, fridˈdzante /

adjective

1. (of wine) slightly effervescent

Word History and Origins

Origin of frizzante¹

Italian, from frizzare to sparkle

Example Sentences

This rosso frizzante hails from the Sorrento Peninsula south of Naples — think Amalfi coast, romantic vistas and, of course, pizza.

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This “vino frizzante rosso secco” comes from a leading Lambrusco producer in Emilia Romagna.

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Lambrusco, similar to pet nats, are frizzante in style, meaning they're light on the bubbles, powerful in the flavor.

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Good wines can be produced using this method, like Tajad Frizzante from Le Vigne di Alice, a Prosecco-like wine I recently wrote about, but none are among these choices.

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As popular as the wine is, I have not found many interesting bottles recently, although I do recommend the Tajad Frizzante.

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