noun
- A sweet white wine made from grapes that have been frozen on the vine, concentrated in flavor and sugar content.
Usage: German origin; also called ice wine in English-speaking regions; Primarily produced in Germany and Austria, though also made in Canada and other cold-climate regions
Examples
- The German eiswein had a rich, honeyed flavor that paired perfectly with dessert.
- Eiswein production requires freezing temperatures to concentrate the grape sugars naturally.
- She ordered a glass of eiswein as an after-dinner drink.
- The vineyard's eiswein was prized for its intense sweetness and complexity.
- Eiswein is typically served in small portions because of its concentrated sweetness.