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Rhone wine

Rhone wine

6.3
A wine made in the Rhone valley of France that is often rich and fruity
  • noun
translation icon : vino del Ródano
  • He prefers Rhone wine with his steak because of its rich, complex flavors.

Examples

  • The restaurant offers a fine selection of Rhone wine from both northern and southern vineyards.

  • We toured several vineyards in France and brought home a case of Rhone wine.

  • I enjoy a glass of Rhone wine with dinner.

  • The Rhone wines from this region are exceptional.

  • The 2015 Côte-Rôtie, a famous Rhone wine, perfectly complements grilled meats with its bold flavors.

  • During the tasting, I discovered the unique notes of berry and spice in this exquisite Rhone wine.

  • For a great dinner pairing, try this Rhone wine; its smooth texture and fruity aroma enhance any meal.

Surface Forms

Rhone wine singular
Rhone wines plural

Morphology

Rhone + wine

This is a straightforward place-name + product composition: if a learner knows 'Rhone' as the river/region and 'wine', they can infer it means wine produced in the Rhone Valley. Place-of-origin constructions are cross-linguistically common and follow a transparent compositional pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Rhone wine is named after the Rhone River valley in France. The name joins the place Rhone and wine, so it means 'wine made in that region' and usually has the local grapes and flavor.