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Federweißer

new wine, partially fermented grape juice

noun FAY-der-vy-ser Rare
Food & Drink Drinks

Origin: compound: Feder (feather, due to the yeast 'feathers' in the cloudy drink) + Weißer (white)

Usage Note

Federweißer is masculine: der Federweißer. A seasonal, still-fermenting young white wine available only in September–October. It is sold in unsealed bottles as it continues to ferment. Traditionally eaten with Zwiebelkuchen (onion tart).

Examples

"Im September trinken wir Federweißer und essen dazu Zwiebelkuchen."

Natural Translation

In September we drink new wine and eat onion tart with it.

Literal Translation

In September we drink new wine and eat onion cake with it.

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