Eiswein Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews
Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jul 12th 2006
Eiswein is the famous dessert wine of Germany. The process by which it is made relies entirely on the largesse of Mother Nature. Simply put, bunches of grapes are left on the vine until they freeze. When this happens, they are picked and crushed immediately, a process that leaves the ice crystals behind and results solely in the sweet grape juice, which is then fermented. The finished product is strongly acidic and quite sweet, and can age for decades before reaching the peak level of flavor and aroma.ÂÂ
Because of the cost and labor required to make Eiswein (which literally means 'ice wine'), they tend to be quite expensive. But they are quite more than worth the price: The depth of flavors, juxtaposed with the liveliness of the acidity, is extraordinary. Eisweins are also made in Canada, whose cooler weather is also conducive to the Eiswein-making process. These, too, are excellent.
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