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der Rotwein
red wine
A red-colored wine made from dark grapes, with the grape skins fermented along with the juice.
example
Zum Rinderbraten passt am besten ein kräftiger Rotwein.
A full-bodied red wine goes best with roast beef.
der Rotwein
red wine
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Meanings
Usage tips
Compound word
The word is simply made up of the adjective 'rot' (red) and the noun 'der Wein' (wine). So it literally describes wine that has a red color.
EXAMPLE
Im Supermarkt finden Sie den Rotwein im Weinregal.
In the supermarket, you can find the red wine on the wine shelf.
Word family
Other types of wine are named according to the same pattern as 'Rotwein' (red wine: rot + Wein), for example 'Weißwein' (white wine) and 'Roséwein' (rosé wine).
EXAMPLE
Trinkst du lieber Rotwein oder Weißwein zum Essen?
Do you prefer red wine or white wine with your meal?
Typical quantities
When ordering or talking about red wine, the nouns 'ein Glas' (a glass) or 'eine Flasche' (a bottle) are often used before it.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben zum Abendessen eine Flasche Rotwein getrunken.
We drank a bottle of red wine with dinner.
Compare with
Rotwein vs blanc
blanc
'der Rotwein' and 'blanc' are opposites in the context of wine. 'Rotwein' is a German noun for red wine. 'blanc' is a term from wine language and means 'white' when talking about wine, especially in expressions like 'Vin blanc'. So the contrast lies in the wine color: red versus white. In everyday German, people usually say 'Weißwein'; 'blanc' sounds more specialized and is more likely to appear on wine labels or in French terms.
Rotwein
Zum Abendessen trank Paul ein Glas Rotwein.
Paul drank a glass of red wine with dinner.
blanc
Auf der Karte stand ein trockener Vin blanc aus Frankreich.
The menu listed a dry Vin blanc from France.
In real life
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