Auslese

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Auslese (pronunciation: owss-lay-zuh) is a German term used in the wine industry. It is a classification of wine that denotes a particular level of ripeness and sugar content in the grapes at the time of harvest.

Etymology

The term "Auslese" is derived from the German words "aus" meaning "out" and "lesen" meaning "to read" or "to select". In the context of wine, it refers to the selective picking of very ripe bunches of grapes.

Classification

In the German wine classification, Auslese is ranked above Kabinett and Spätlese but below Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and Eiswein. The Auslese classification indicates that the wine is made from individually selected bunches of very ripe grapes. These wines are often sweet, but can also be fermented to dryness, depending on the winemaker's preference.

Related Terms

  • Riesling: A type of grape often used in Auslese wines.
  • Prädikat: The German wine classification system that includes Auslese.
  • Viticulture: The cultivation of grapevines, which is integral to the production of Auslese wines.
  • Oenology: The science and study of wine and winemaking.

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