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Von der ersten Flasche bis zum richtigen Glas: Weinwissen, das im Alltag hilft.
Die meisten Weinfragen im Alltag sind praktisch, nicht philosophisch: Bei welcher Temperatur serviere ich das? Hält die offene Flasche bis morgen? Und was heisst „trocken“ eigentlich genau?
Hier stehen die Antworten darauf. Trocken zum Beispiel ist keine Geschmacksbeschreibung, sondern eine Zahl — bis vier Gramm Restzucker je Liter, und bis neun Gramm, wenn die Säure entsprechend hoch ist. Solche Festlegungen erklären mehr als jede Blumensprache, weil man sie nachprüfen kann.
Die Artikel bauen nicht aufeinander auf. Man kann bei der Temperatur anfangen, beim Glas oder beim Etikett — je nachdem, welche Flasche gerade offen ist.
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Weinwissen · 4 min.Acidity in wine: fresh isn't the same as sour
How to recognize acidity, why it belongs in wine, and why sweet wines can still contain plenty of acid.
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Weinwissen · 4 min.Dry, off-dry, sweet: what do these terms mean?
A clear explanation of sweetness levels in wine, including feinherb and the difference between fruity and sweet.
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Weinwissen · 4 min.Orange Wine: White Wine With Skin Contact
Orange wine is made from white grapes. What skin contact changes, and why color tells you nothing about sweetness.
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Weinwissen · 3 min.Port wine: understanding Ruby, Tawny, and Vintage
Distinguishing Ruby, Tawny, and Vintage Port. Find out which style and storage questions matter before buying and after opening.
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Weinwissen · 4 min.Reading a wine label: which details actually help?
Grape variety, origin, vintage, alcohol, and sweetness: here's how to find the information that matters for your choice.
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Weinwissen · 3 min.Sherry: Distinguishing Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso and PX
Placing Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez: Sherry isn't always sweet. Choose according to style and use.
Guide
Weinwissen · 5 min.Storing wine properly — even without a cellar of your own
Dark, cool, and as consistent as possible: how to find a good spot for your wine bottles at home.
Guide
Weinwissen · 4 min.Tartrate Crystals in the Bottle: What Are They?
Spotting small crystals on the cork or bottle bottom and telling them apart from other changes.
In brief
Weinwissen · 5 min.Tasting Wine: A Guide Without the Jargon
Look, smell, taste, and note down your own impression. That's how a wine tasting stops feeling like a vocabulary test.
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Weinwissen · 4 min.What are tannins? The rough sensation in red wine
Recognizing tannins in wine: where they come from, and why "dry" on the label means something different.
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Weinwissen · 4 min.What is a grape variety? A simple explanation
Riesling and Merlot are grape varieties. Bordeaux is a region. Here's how to correctly sort out the terms on wine labels.
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Weinwissen · 4 min.What is wine? From grape to glass
How grape juice becomes wine, and why white wine, red wine, and rosé taste different.
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Weinwissen · 4 min.What Serving Temperature Suits Your Wine?
Why red wine shouldn't be warm and white wine shouldn't be ice-cold: practical guidance for serving.
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Weinwissen · 4 min.Which Wine Glass Do You Really Need?
A decent glass is enough to start with. What to look for in shape, cleanliness, and pour size.
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Wine for Beginners: Finding Your Taste, Choosing Wisely, and Enjoying It
Which wine suits you? Your practical wine guide with a taste compass, food-pairing help, shopping tips, and advice on temperature, glassware, and storage.
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