Predicate selection

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Auslese is a predicate for quality wines . It belongs to the wine quality level of the predicate wines . Auslese are top wines made from fully ripe, often noble , selected grapes . After Kabinett and Spätlese , Auslese is the third level of the German rating system. Selection refers to the degree of ripeness of the grapes and their sugar content at the time of harvest , as well as the wine made from them. When harvesting, selection means the selection of fully ripe, golden yellow grapes. The grapes with noble rot attack are picked by hand. For Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese moreover, the shrinking of the must from the gray mold ( Botrytis cinerea infested) berries are awaited. Auslesen are suitable for long storage, they gain in taste expression with each year of ripening . They are predominantly in sweet flavor developed and are characterized by a relatively low alcohol content and a fruity flavor profile that is based on a voltage-rich sweetness and acidity. Auslese wines made dry usually have a stronger taste and a higher alcohol content.

In Germany only fully ripe grapes with the minimum requirement of 95 ° Oechsle are harvested ; In the Baden wine-growing region , a selection must have at least 102 ° or 105 ° Oechsle, depending on the grape variety. In Austria the minimum legal requirement is 105 ° Oechsle / 21 ° KMW .

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