Essen und Getränke - Wein

a type of fizzy wine made originally in France, often drunk to celebrate an event

Champagner

a type of red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, made from a blend of grape varieties

Bordeaux

a white or red wine from Burgundy, France

Burgund

a type of white wine made from the Riesling grape, characterized by its high acidity, crisp and refreshing taste

Riesling

an aromatized fortified wine that is flavored with various botanicals, including herbs, spices, and roots

Wermut

a type of red wine made from the Gamay grape, produced in the Beaujolais region of France

Beaujolais

a type of dark-red wine with a sweet taste, originated in Portugal

Portwein

‌a fizzy white wine, originated in Italy

Prosecco

a strong wine that is often taken before a meal as an appetizer, originated in Spain

Sherry

a carbonated wine made from several grape varieties, resulting in a fizzy and effervescent drink

Schampus

a type of white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Chablis region of Burgundy, France

Chablis

a white wine made from the Chardonnay grape, resulting in a range of flavors that often include notes of apple, pear, citrus, and tropical fruit

Chardonnay

a type of red wine made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy

Chianti

a red wine which is dry and produced in Bordeaux or elsewhere

Rotwein

a sweet wine typically served with dessert or as a dessert on its own

Dessertwein

a type of wine that has been strengthened by the addition of a distilled spirit, usually brandy

Likörwein

white wines from the Rhine region of Germany, known for their light and crisp taste with a refreshing acidity

Sprunggelenk

the wine offered by a restaurant or bar as a standard, affordable option

Hauswein

a fortified wine that comes from the Portuguese island of Madeira and is known for its distinctive nutty, caramelized flavor

Madeira

a red wine grape variety that is widely planted throughout the world and is known for producing wines that are soft, fruity, and easy to drink

Merlot

a warm, spiced wine typically made with red wine, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and orange peel

Glühwein

a slang term used to describe cheap, low-quality wine that is considered to be of inferior taste and quality

billiger Wein

a type of wine made from dark-colored grapes that are fermented with their skins

Rotwein

a type of wine made from white grapes or from red grapes that have had their skins removed, resulting in a light-colored wine

Weißwein

a type of wine with a light pink color

Rose

a Greek wine that is flavored with pine resin during the winemaking process

Retsina

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes or other fruits

Wein

the wine that is made in a particular time and place

Jahrgang

a type of wine that is carbonated, producing bubbles and a fizzy texture

Sekt

a German wine that is flavored with sweet woodruff herb and is traditionally consumed in May

Maiwein

a low-priced wine that is typically sold in large bottles or jugs

Krug Wein

to allow something to mature or develop over time

altern

(of wine) to interact with oxygen after it has been opened, usually by decanting or swirling in the glass

atmen

to carefully pour a liquid from one container to another, often to separate any solid particles or to allow the liquid to breathe and develop its flavor and aroma

umfüllen

deposits of dead yeast or other particles that settle at the bottom of a wine barrel or bottle during the fermentation and ageing process

Bodensatz

to purify and concentrate alcoholic beverages by heating and cooling to separate alcohol from other substances, enhancing its purity and potency

destillieren

the science and practice of cultivating grapes for the purpose of making wine

Weinbau

a place where wine is made and usually stored

Weingut