Glossary

Trockenbeerenauslese

/TROK-en-beer-en-OWS-lay-zuh/

German dessert wine from individually selected dried berries.

RegionsWinemaking

Full Definition

Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) is the highest Pradikat level, made from individually picked, botrytis-shriveled berries. Requires minimum 150+ Oechsle. Intensely sweet, honeyed wines with extraordinary concentration and longevity. Extremely rare and expensive; production depends entirely on weather conditions.

Related Terms

pradikatbotrytisbeerenauslese

See Also

german winedessert wine
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Reference

More terms starting with T

Tannin

Polyphenols creating dry, astringent mouthfeel.

Tartaric Acid

The primary acid in wine grapes.

Tartrates

Harmless crystals that precipitate from wine.

TCA

Chemical compound causing cork taint.

Terroir

The complete natural environment affecting wine character.

Tertiary Aromas

Complex aromas developed through aging.