noun
- a sweet dessert wine made from grapes that have been frozen on the vine before harvesting
Usage: also written as 'ice wine' (two words); primarily produced in Canada and Germany; the freezing concentrates sugars and flavors in the grapes
Examples
- Canadian icewine is known for its rich, concentrated sweetness.
- The winery produces an excellent icewine from Riesling grapes.
- Icewine pairs well with desserts and blue cheese.
- Harvesting icewine requires waiting for temperatures to drop below freezing.
- A bottle of premium icewine can be quite expensive due to the labor-intensive production process.