Strohwein
Austrian for “straw wine,” referring to a subcategory in their highest wine category, Prädikatswein. Wines are made from grapes reaching a minimum natural sugar level of 127° Oechsle. This is achieved by drying the grapes on straw mats or trays. The dried grapes are full of sweet, concentrated juice.
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