🏷️ Kabinett
The lightest Prädikatswein level, made from ripe grapes.
Kabinett is the lightest level of the German Prädikatswein system; in Austria it also exists, but as a quality-wine level below the Prädikat grades. These are wines from ripe grapes without added sugar. The name comes from the word for a cabinet or small room in which the best barrels were once kept.
Kabinett is defined by the sugar in the juice at harvest. In Germany the range is 67 to 82 degrees Oechsle, depending on the area. It is the lowest level among the Prädikat grades. Next come Spätlese, Auslese and sweeter levels. Degrees Oechsle show the density of the juice: the more sugar, the higher the number.
The wine is usually light, with low strength, about 8–10%, and bright acidity. It is often made from Riesling, and then the taste is fresh, with apple, citrus and flowers. Kabinett can be dry or slightly sweet. Kabinett belongs to German and Austrian wine. It is often drunk in summer, with light dishes and Asian cuisine.
Links
- Part of
- 🏷️ Prädikatswein
- Where it applies
- 🗺️ German wine, 🗺️ Austrian wine
- Related to
- 🍇 Riesling
- Similar and different
- 🏷️ Prädikatswein, 🏷️ Spätlese
Frequently asked questions
What is Kabinett in wine?
The lightest level of Prädikatswein: wine from ripe grapes without added sugar.
How strong is Kabinett?
Usually low, about 8–10%.
Which grape is Kabinett most often made from?
Most often Riesling.
Similar
🏷️ Auslese · 🏷️ Spätlese · 🏷️ Trockenbeerenauslese · 🏷️ Eiswein · 🏷️ Beerenauslese · 🏷️ Qualitätswein
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.