frizzante
Britishadjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of frizzante
Italian, from frizzare to sparkle
Example Sentences
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This rosso frizzante hails from the Sorrento Peninsula south of Naples — think Amalfi coast, romantic vistas and, of course, pizza.
From Washington Post
This “vino frizzante rosso secco” comes from a leading Lambrusco producer in Emilia Romagna.
From Washington Post
Lambrusco, similar to pet nats, are frizzante in style, meaning they're light on the bubbles, powerful in the flavor.
From Salon
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.
From New York Times
As popular as the wine is, I have not found many interesting bottles recently, although I do recommend the Tajad Frizzante.
From New York Times
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