Straw wine
Straw wine
Straw wine (pronunciation: /strɔː waɪn/), also known as passito, is a type of wine made from grapes that have been dried on straw mats or risers in the sun to concentrate their juices. The practice is common in many wine-producing regions of the world, and the technique is believed to have originated in the ancient world.
Etymology
The term "straw wine" is derived from the process of drying the grapes on straw mats. The Italian term "passito" comes from the Italian verb "passire" which means "to dry out" or "to wither".
Production
The production of straw wine involves several steps. First, the grapes are harvested and laid out on straw mats or risers to dry in the sun. This process, known as desiccation, concentrates the sugars in the grapes, resulting in a sweeter wine. Once the grapes have dried, they are pressed and the juice is fermented. The fermentation process is often stopped before all the sugar is converted to alcohol, resulting in a sweet, high-alcohol wine.
Varieties
There are many varieties of straw wine produced around the world. In Italy, the most famous straw wine is probably Vin Santo, which is made in Tuscany. Other Italian regions, such as Veneto and Sicily, also produce straw wines. In France, straw wine is known as Vin de Paille and is produced in the Jura region. In Austria and Germany, straw wine is known as Strohwein or Schilfwein.
Related Terms
- Desiccation: The process of drying out or removing moisture.
- Fermentation (wine): The process by which sugar is converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide by the action of yeast.
- Vin Santo: A style of Italian dessert wine.
- Vin de Paille: A French version of straw wine.
- Strohwein: An Austrian and German version of straw wine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Straw wine
- Wikipedia's article - Straw wine
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