Designation for a wine from the German wine-growing region of Baden with a pale to light red colour. According to EU law, it is a name-protected, traditional term that fulfils the conditions of a quality wine (PDO). In Germany, it belongs to the Rotling group, but may not be labelled as rosé under German wine law.
The designation may also be used for a quality sparkling wine or quality semi-sparkling wine if these products are only made from wine from the Baden wine-growing region. The wine must be produced from a grape or mash mixture of the Ruländer (Pinot Gris) and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) varieties. Other name- and origin-protected wines with similar regulations are Schieler and Schillerwein (Germany) and Schiller (Switzerland).
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