Moelleux

A term commonly used in the Loire for very sweet, luscious white wines that can be almost syrupy.

Liebfraumilch is the name of a white grape from Germany used to make semi-sweet wine.

Answer: False.

Liebfraubmilch is a style of German semi-sweet white wine that can come from the Pfalz, Rheinhessen, or Nahe regions (and from the Rheingau too although today, real estate there is too value for much if any Liebfraumilch to be produced). The grapes typically used in the blend are silvaner, müller-thurgau, and kerner. Some producers also use riesling. In the U.S., Blue Nun was one of the most well-known producers of the wine (although Blue Nun no longer produces Liebfraumilch). Liebfraumilch wines have been perceived as low quality, even though they are classified as Qualitätswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete (QbA). The name Liebfraumilch by the way means, “milk of Our Blessed Lady.”

Garrafeira

The Portuguese word meaning “wine cellar” or “bottle cellar” (from garrafa—”bottle”). In reference to nonfortified Portuguese table wines, the word garrafeira indicates a wine of especially high quality. However, garrafeira is also a rich and… Continue reading

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