German word

Rotwein

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁoːtˌvaɪ̯n/

Meaning

  • masculine nounred wine

Example

Wir haben mehrere Rotweine im Angebot.

We have several red wines available.

Illustration for Rotwein (red wine)

More examples

Auf dem Menü stand ein Rotwein aus der Region, empfohlen vom Sommelier.

The menu featured a red wine from the region, recommended by the sommelier.

Core concept

A dark red wine whose color and flavor come from fermenting crushed red grapes with their skins.

Common phrases

  • ein leichter Rotwein

    a light red wine

  • ein vollmundiger Rotwein

    a full-bodied red wine

  • ein samtiger Rotwein

    a velvety red wine

Similar words

Wein: An alcoholic drink made from grapes in general.
Weißwein: A pale-colored wine made from grape juice.
Rosé: A pale pink wine.
Spätburgunder: A dark grape variety commonly used to make red wine.

Definition in German

Rotwein bezeichnet Wein, der aus roten Trauben mit Maischevergärung hergestellt wird.

Word origin

Rotwein is a transparent compound of Rot ('red') and Wein ('wine'), with Wein borrowed into Germanic from Latin vinum.

Usage tips

  • Rotwein is masculine, with the article der and the plural Rotweine.

Opposites

  • Weißweinwhite winenoun

Related words

  • Rotweinliebhaberred wine lovernoun
  • Rotweinregionred wine regionnoun
  • Rotweinaromared wine aromanoun

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