Eiswein
Eiswein
Eiswein (pronounced: [ˈaɪs.vaɪn]) is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The name Eiswein is German and directly translates to "ice wine".
Etymology
The term "Eiswein" is derived from the German words "Eis" meaning ice and "Wein" meaning wine. This is due to the unique process of leaving the grapes to freeze on the vine before they are harvested and pressed.
Production
The production of Eiswein requires a very specific set of climatic conditions. The grapes must be left on the vine long enough to freeze, which typically occurs after the first frost of the year. Once the grapes are frozen, they are harvested by hand and pressed while still frozen. This results in a smaller amount of more concentrated, very sweet wine.
Related Terms
- Viticulture: The cultivation and harvesting of grapes.
- Dessert wine: A sweet wine typically served with dessert.
- Late harvest wine: Wine made from grapes that have been left on the vine longer than usual.
- Noble rot: A beneficial fungus that can contribute to the sweetness of certain wines.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eiswein
- Wikipedia's article - Eiswein
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