spatlese: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Typically yes, it is medium-sweet to sweet, but it can be made in a trocken (dry) style, which will be labelled 'Spätlese Trocken'.

Auslese is the next quality level above Spätlese in the German Prädikatswein system. Auslese grapes are harvested even later and are selectively picked from very ripe bunches, often with some noble rot, producing richer, sweeter wines.

Yes, the term is sometimes adopted by winemakers in other countries (e.g., Austria, USA, Australia) to indicate a late-harvest style inspired by the German model, though it is not part of a formal classification system outside German wine law.

Chill it to about 8-10°C (46-50°F). It pairs excellently with spicy Asian food, blue cheeses, fruit desserts, or can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or dessert wine.

A German wine classification term denoting a late-harvested grape with higher sugar content at picking, producing a typically medium-sweet to sweet wine.

Spatlese is usually technical/specialist in register.

Spatlese: in British English it is pronounced /ˈʃpɛtˌleɪzə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈʃpɛtˌleɪzə/ or /ˈʃpɑːtˌleɪzə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.