Weißherbst

In Germany common name for a light rosé wine. It may be used for quality wine or quality sparkling wine or Prädikatswein. The name has nothing to do with the season, but is derived from the variety name "Arbst"(Blauer Arbst = mutation Spätburgunder). The wine must be made from a single red wine variety and at least 95% from light-pressed grape must. It may be blended with a maximum of 5% red wine or red wine must of the same grape variety to improve its colour. The most common varieties arePinot Noir, Blauer Portugieser andPinot Meunier.

The grape variety used must be indicated in connection with Weißherbst, for example "Spätburgunder Weißherbst". According to EU wine legislation, Weißherbst is a specially produced form of rosé. However, Weißherbst and rosé may not be mentioned together on the label. Equally inadmissible is an additional text "light-pressed red wine" or similar. However, "Blanc de noirs" is permitted as a supplementary description. A Weißherbst corresponds to Gleichgepresster (Austria), Kretzer (South Tyrol), Süßdruck (Switzerland) and Vin gris (France).

Complete lists of the numerous vinification measures or cellar techniques, as well as the types of wine, sparkling wine and distillate regulated by wine law are included under the keyword vinification. Comprehensive information on wine law can be found under the keyword wine law.

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