In Vogue: German Light Wines
By: DWILight, fruity wines that are low in alcohol are ideal summer wines and a trademark of German vintners, whose vineyards are among the most northerly in the world, and where conditions for producing light wines are ideal. According to Ernst Büscher of the German Wine Institute in Mainz: "In Germany´s wine-growing regions, grapes have a very long time to ripen and develop considerable aromas and flavors. Even though they are relatively low in alcohol (less than 12 percent by volume), the wines are rich in flavor, with a pleasant play of refreshing, fruity acidity and typical varietal aromas."
MAINZ. Light, fruity wines that are low in alcohol are ideal summer wines and a trademark of German vintners, whose vineyards are among the most northerly in the world, and where conditions for producing light wines are ideal. According to Ernst Büscher of the German Wine Institute in Mainz: “In Germany’s wine-growing regions, grapes have a very long time to ripen and develop considerable aromas and flavors. Even though they are relatively low in alcohol (less than 12 percent by volume), the wines are rich in flavor, with a pleasant play of refreshing, fruity acidity and typical varietal aromas.”
Light Wines
Germany’s white wine varietals are particularly well-suited for light wines. A traditional Riesling Kabinett, or even a young Pinot Blanc or Rivaner, is really a pleasure on a mild summer evening. Red wine fans won’t go empty-handed – Trollinger wines from Württemberg or young Portugieser from Rheinhessen or the Pfalz are also tasty, light summer wines, particularly if served slightly chilled.
Although most red wines are generally somewhat more full-bodied, not least due to their naturally higher tannin content, rosé versions often offer a lighter alternative. “Blanc de Noirs” – red wine vinified with little skin contact and thus little color – is especially popular these days. Thanks to the way they are produced, rosé wines combine the fresh character of white wines with the mouth-filling flavor of red varietals.