Prosecco

American

[proh-sek-oh] / proʊˈsɛk oʊ /

noun

(sometimes lowercase) a variety of white wine, usually a sparkling wine, produced in several regions of northern Italy.

Example Sentences

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The deal means Italian-style sparkling wine made in Australia can still be sold as prosecco domestically though the name will be phased out over 10 years for exports.

From BBC

The issue of food naming rights is sensitive in both Europe and Australia and Australia is now the only country outside of Italy to have secured EU permission to use the name prosecco.

From BBC

A compromise will see Australian winemakers allowed to use the term "prosecco" domestically, but stop using it for exports after 10 years.

From Barron's

And Bar Primi on Bowery is offering a Lady & the Tramp Dinner that includes “the best spaghetti in town” and a complimentary Prosecco toast, according to the event’s Resy page.

From Salon

I found this brisk, light-bodied and dryish Prosecco at my local Costco amid a selection of much pricier bottles of California Cabernet and Bordeaux.

From The Wall Street Journal

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