Weißwein

white wine

noun VICE-vine Rare

Usage Note

Weißwein is Germany's strongest suit in viticulture; Riesling, Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, and Müller-Thurgau are the most widely planted white varieties. German white wines are renowned for their acidity and aromatic complexity.

Examples

"Ein trockener Riesling ist ein typisch deutscher Weißwein."

Natural Translation

A dry Riesling is a typically German white wine.

Literal Translation

A dry Riesling is a typically German white wine.

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