noun
- Sweet wines made from grapes that have been frozen on the vine before harvesting, concentrating their sugars and flavors.
Usage: Plural form of icewine; Primarily produced in cold-climate regions such as Canada, Germany, and Austria; Also spelled as two words: ice wines
Examples
- Canadian icewines are renowned for their rich, concentrated sweetness.
- The winery specializes in producing premium icewines from Riesling grapes.
- Icewines pair well with desserts and blue cheeses.
- The harvest for icewines must occur during the coldest months of winter.
- These icewines command high prices due to their labor-intensive production process.