Spätlese

Intermediate Regions & Terroir

SHPAYT-lay-zuh

Definition

German Prädikat level for wine made from late-harvested grapes.

In Depth

Spätlese ('late harvest') grapes have higher sugar content (76-90° Oechsle) than Kabinett. Can be vinified dry (trocken) or with residual sweetness. In the Mosel, off-dry Spätlese Riesling offers a sublime balance of fruit sweetness and razor-sharp acidity. Spätlese dry wines from the Pfalz and Rheinhessen can be powerful, full-bodied whites.

Details

Category: Regions & Terroir
Difficulty: Intermediate
Pronunciation: SHPAYT-lay-zuh

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