noun
- Plural of eiswein; a sweet dessert 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
Examples
- The winery specializes in producing eisweins from Riesling grapes.
- Eisweins are typically served as dessert wines at the end of a meal.
- The frozen grapes used for eisweins develop higher sugar concentrations than normal grapes.
- German eisweins are known for their balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Collectors often seek out rare eisweins from exceptional vintages.