Similarly, German wines indicate the sugar content of the…
““Similarly, German wines indicate the sugar content of the wine on the label: Kabinet, refers to dry and semi-dry wines. Auslese or selected harvest, are slightly sweet due to grapes which have botrytized. Beerenauselese or berry flavored wine, also affected with botrytis cinerea. Trockenbeerenauselese, are the sweetest wines. Eiswein or ice wine is made with frozen grapes. These classifications do not denote price or quality. Geographically, Germany has 13 regions which produce quality wines.””
About This Quote
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German wine labels use terms to describe sugar level, not price or quality, and Germany has 13 wine regions.
In simple terms: Labels indicate sweetness, not cost; Germany has 13 regions.
Key Takeaway
Read labels for sweetness, not price.
Themes
wine
Germany
labeling
Mood
informative
neutral
Type
educational
informational
When to use this quote
- shopping for wine
- educating friends
- planning wine tasting
- importing wine
- teaching class
Key Concepts
sugar content
regional classification
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you choose a wine beyond label?
- Do you trust regional reputation?
A Different Perspective
Price and quality are not reflected, so taste may differ from expectations.