A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "A glass of red wine" in Italian
Order a glass of red wine in Italy with this simple Italian phrase. Perfect for restaurants and bars.
Un bicchiere di vino rosso
oon bee-KYEH-reh dee VEE-noh ROHS-sohneutral
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Ask for a glass of red wine when ordering at a restaurant or a bar. You can use it when speaking with a waiter or bartender.
Alternatives
- Un rossoShorter, more casual way to ask for red wine.
- Un calice di vino rossoMore specific, 'calice' refers to the stemmed glass itself.
Ways to get it wrong
Saying 'un bicchiere rosso'
The adjective 'rosso' (red) must agree with the noun 'vino' (wine), not 'bicchiere' (glass).
Pronouncing 'bicchiere' with one 'c'
The double 'cc' in 'bicchiere' needs a stronger, longer sound than a single 'c'.
A small cultural note
While 'vino rosso' is standard, many Italians will simply ask for 'un rosso' if the context is clear that they want wine.
Frequently asked
how to order red wine in italian
To order a glass of red wine, say 'Un bicchiere di vino rosso'. This is the standard and polite way to ask.
what does bicchiere di vino rosso mean
'Bicchiere di vino rosso' translates directly to 'glass of red wine'. 'Bicchiere' means glass, 'vino' means wine, and 'rosso' means red.
can I just say un rosso
Yes, in many casual settings, especially if you're already at a bar or restaurant, you can shorten it to 'Un rosso' to mean 'a red wine'.
