GLOSSARY TERM

Icewine

Styles

A sweet wine made from grapes frozen naturally on the vine and pressed while frozen.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Icewine concentrates sugar, acid, and flavor because water remains as ice during pressing. It is labor-intensive and climate-dependent.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Use country-specific rules for spelling and legal requirements, especially Canada and Germany.</p>

REFERENCE NOTE

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