Commonly used term in Austria (dialectally "Gleich'presster" or "Gleipresster") for a light red Rosé wine. The pressing occurs immediately after a short maceration time of only a few hours on the mash (Austrian "sogleich" or "gleich", from which the name is derived). According to Austrian wine law, the designation must be used on the label with indication of the grape variety, for example, "Gleichgepresster from Blaufränkisch" or since the vintage 2018 as an alternative "white pressed from Blaufränkisch". The designation Blanc de noirs may additionally be included (this is tolerated). A Gleichgepresster is essentially equivalent to Süßdruck (Switzerland), Kretzer (South Tyrol), Weißherbst (Germany), and Vin gris (France). See also under wine production.
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