Perlwein

German · semi-sparkling wine

Perlwein is the German term for semi-sparkling wine; the Weinverordnung also refers to 'Perlwein mit zugesetzter Kohlensäure', Perlwein with added CO2.1,2

Plain Perlwein matches the EU semi-sparkling wine category: 1 to 2.5 bar of the wine's own CO2 at 20 °C and at least 7% vol actual alcohol.2 The version with added CO2 corresponds to aerated semi-sparkling wine.2 With a protected origin, the term becomes Qualitätsperlwein b.A..1,3 Domestic Perlwein may be called Rotling only if made entirely from wine eligible for that name.1 Italian equivalent: frizzante. EU semi-sparkling wine is sold in containers of 60 litres or less.2 See Germany.

See also

semi-sparkling wineGlossaryQualitätsperlwein b.A.GlossaryfrizzanteGlossaryGermanyRegions

Sources

  1. Bundesministerium der Justiz (gesetze-im-internet.de). Weinverordnung § 32 (Bezeichnungen für Weinarten; Rotling, Blanc de Noirs, Weißherbst)
  2. legislation.gov.uk (copy of EU OJ text). Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, Annex VII Part II (categories of grapevine products), original version as adopted (2013-12-17)
  3. Bundesministerium der Justiz (gesetze-im-internet.de). Weinverordnung § 39 (Geografische Angaben)

Facts checked on 2026-10-19