Ice Wine

Dessert Full bodied

Ice wine (Eiswein): frozen grape dessert wine from Canada and Germany.

Serving Guide

Temperature: 6–8°C
Glass Type: dessert
Aging Potential: 10+ Years

Typical Grape Varieties

Regions for This Style

Mosel 99 wines Tokaj 87 wines Burgenland 78 wines Alsace 75 wines Sauternes 65 wines Niagara Peninsula 52 wines Recioto della Valpolicella Classico 42 wines Veneto 39 wines

Food Pairings

Yakissoba ●●●●● Cold Cuts ●●●●● Barbecue ●●●●● Snacks & Appetizers ●●●●● Ham ●●●●● Tomato Dishes ●●●●● Sushi ●●●●● Sweet Dessert ●●●●●

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About This Style

Made from grapes naturally frozen on the vine, pressed while still frozen to extract intensely concentrated juice. The result is a viscous, sweet wine with piercing acidity. Canada and Germany (Eiswein) are the premier producers.

At a Glance

Wines: 3
Wine Type: Dessert
Body: Full