liebfraumilch
Noun: 1. A sweet white wine from Germany: Liebfraumilch is a type of German white wine, typically semi-sweet or sweet. It is a Qualitätswein (quality wine) produced in specific regions, most notably from the Rhine region. It is known for its mild, fruity, and approachable character.
Liebfraumilch is used as a non-count noun to refer to this specific category of wine. It is often served chilled. - We ordered a bottle of Liebfraumilch to go with the dessert. - Liebfraumilch is a popular export wine from Germany. - She prefers the light sweetness of a good Liebfraumilch.
- The term is sometimes used generically to refer to inexpensive, sweet German white wines, though true Liebfraumilch must meet specific legal production standards in Germany.
- It is a classic example of a German (sweet) wine.
- Liebfrauenmilch: An older, alternative spelling for the same wine.
- Rhenish wine: A broader term for wine from the Rhine region, which includes Liebfraumilch.
- Hock: A traditional British term for white wine from the Rhine region, which can include Liebfraumilch.
- German white wine (specific type)
- Sweet Rhenish wine
The name "Liebfraumilch" translates from German as "Beloved Lady's milk," originally referring to wine from the vineyards of the Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Worms. Its primary meaning is the specific wine defined above. It is not typically used in idioms or as part of phrasal verbs.
- a sweetened Rhenish wine (especially one from Hesse in western Germany)