A wine from the German growing region of Württemberg with pale to light red color. There are various versions regarding the meaning of the name. Allegedly, the name refers to the poet prince Friedrich von Schiller Friedrich (1759-1805), who was born in Marbach in Swabia. However, the name was already used centuries before Schiller's lifetime. It is likely derived from the shimmering color. The wine must be produced from a mixture of freely usable red and white varieties from Württemberg.
In Germany, it belongs to the group Rotling but cannot be referred to as Rosé. The designation may also be used for a quality sparkling wine or quality sparkling wine if these products are made solely from wine from the Württemberg growing area. According to EU regulations, it is a protected traditional term that meets the conditions of a quality wine (g.U.).
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