Halbtrocken

/HAHLP-trok-en/

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German term for medium-dry or off-dry wine.

Full Definition

Halbtrocken ('half-dry') is a German sweetness designation for wines with 9-18 grams per liter residual sugar (with restrictions based on acidity). The style is between trocken (dry) and lieblich (semi-sweet). Off-dry Riesling balances residual sugar with acidity for food-friendly character.

Related Terms

trocken lieblich feinherb

See Also

german wine residual sugar

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