Lambrusco

noun

Lam·​brus·​co lam-ˈbrü-(ˌ)skō How to pronounce Lambrusco (audio) -ˈbru̇- How to pronounce Lambrusco (audio)
: a fruity and fizzy red Italian table wine

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Yet lighter blends—like Gamay, Lambrusco, Beaujolais, and Grenache—thrive on being a bit cooler. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024 Their lineup includes Méthode Traditionnelle, a sparkling white; Rosé of Radisson/Ste Croix; Oscéola Muscat, a light white wine; and Lambruscool, a Lambrusco-style red. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 His eponymous wine bar, Sohm (which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year) offers cheap and cheerful Lambrusco and Cinsault alongside a slew of special reserve wines served via Coravin, all of which will run you upwards of $50 per glass. Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2024 Levin said the Lambrusco is in the dry range with a slight sweetness with a medium body and light fizz. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024 With the launch of a sparkling red Lambrusco this July, Avaline’s portfolio now includes a dozen varietals — two of which Diaz and Power poured on Aug. 2 as guest bartenders at East Hampton’s Sí Sí Mediterranean. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2024 Share a punch bowl of Lambrusco and nibble on charcuterie under bright orange umbrellas until 1 a.m. 2801 Walnut St., Suite 100, Denver; corsicawinebar.com Gusto and ChoLon Sloan’s Lake Sit lakeside by a fire pit at ChoLon or Gusto’s new patios. Lily O'Neill, The Denver Post, 22 May 2024 There’s much more to the wines of this region than fizzy Lambrusco. Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024 Aside from the ramen special, the Ramen and Riesling pop-up event will also feature by-the-glass wine pours of Riesling and Lambrusco to pair with the ramen. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin labruscum fruit of the wild grape Vitis labrusca

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Lambrusco was in 1868

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“Lambrusco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lambrusco. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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