Definition

A type of Italian sparkling wine that is often made using traditional methods similar to those used in Champagne production.

Example

We celebrated the New Year with a bottle of spumante.

Conversation

Have you ever tried spumante?

Yes, I had it at a friend's wedding last summer.

What did you think of the spumante?

I really enjoyed it; it was so bubbly and refreshing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spumante is derived from the Italian word 'spuma' (meaning foam or froth), which comes from the Latin 'spuma' (meaning foam). The suffix '-ante' indicates a present participle or something that is characterized by. Thus, 'spumante' refers to a wine that is characterized by its foamy or sparkling nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'spuma' meaning foam, and remember that 'spumante' describes a wine that has a bubbly, foamy quality.

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