Asti Spumante

noun

As·​ti Spu·​man·​te ˈä-stē-spü-ˈmän-(ˌ)tē How to pronounce Asti Spumante (audio) ˈa-stē- How to pronounce Asti Spumante (audio)
-spü-ˈman-
: a sweet sparkling white wine made in and around the village of Asti in Piedmont

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The Perfect Pairing for Easter Supper and a Variety of Springtime Cuisine Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti are versatile wines to pair with every course and every kind of meal. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025 By the 1930’s the sparkling sweet white wine of Asti Spumante had gained renown in the Piedmont and throughout Italy. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 Versatile Wines to Pair With Cakes, Caviar, or Asian Food Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti go wonderfully with desserts. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2024 Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti go wonderfully with desserts. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Asti, Italy + Italian spumante effervescent, literally, foaming

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Asti Spumante was in 1854

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“Asti Spumante.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asti%20Spumante. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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