sparkling wine

noun

1. a wine that is naturally carbonated by a second fermentation.

sparkling wine

noun

1. a wine made effervescent by carbon dioxide gas, introduced artificially or produced naturally by secondary fermentation

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparkling wine¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

As his teammates showered him with beer and sparkling wine in the middle of the visiting clubhouse, Ohtani raised the commissioner’s trophy.

From Los Angeles Times

When the game was over, the Dodgers were spraying sparkling wine and pouring beer on each other in their locker room, celebrating their passage to the NL Championship Series.

From Los Angeles Times

He laughed in the clubhouse as his teammates doused him in cheap sparkling wine and beer.

From Los Angeles Times

But they say while they have produced some amazing sparkling wine, they are facing real challenges.

From BBC

Another London restaurant, Fallow in St James's, charges £50 for each bottle of still wine and £90 for each of sparkling wine not on its wine list.

From BBC

Related Words

• bubbly
• champagne