Blanco

/ˈblɑːŋkoʊ/ adjective

Definition

White in color, used particularly in Spanish and also referring to white rum or white wines.

Etymology

Spanish word meaning 'white,' derived from Latin 'blancus.' Entered English primarily through food and drink terminology, especially in Latin American contexts.

Kelly Says

In wine language, 'blanco' doesn't just mean white—it signals wines from specific regions like Rioja, where tradition and geography determine flavor more than the actual color of the grape.

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