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German wine - wine basics
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Spätlese
Spätlese ("Spatlese") literally means late harvest; made from riper grapes that usually have been picked at a later stage in the harvest. Spätlese wines are more intense in flavor and concentration, but not necessarily sweet. Good with richer, more flavorful foods, or by themselves.