ワイン

ワイン is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.

Etymology

From English "wine."

Types

• 赤(あか)ワイン: red wine
• 白(しろ)ワイン: white wine
• ロゼワイン: rosé wine
• スパークリングワイン: sparkling wine

Common expressions

• ワインを開(あ)ける: to open wine
• ワインを注(そそ)ぐ: to pour wine
• ワインが合(あ)う: wine pairs well (with food)
• ワインセラー: wine cellar

Cultural note

Japan produces wine, especially in 山梨県(やまなしけん) (Yamanashi Prefecture) and 長野県(ながのけん) (Nagano Prefecture). 甲州(こうしゅう) is a famous Japanese grape variety.