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📝 A German surname 🧑 A person from Zeltingen 🍷 A German wine
Zeltinger

Zeltinger

9.3
A wine from Zeltingen in Germany made from Riesling grapes
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Zeltinger
  • The sommelier recommended a crisp Zeltinger to pair with the seafood dish.

Examples

  • She brought back a bottle of Zeltinger from her trip to Germany.

  • Many wine enthusiasts appreciate the unique flavor of Zeltinger from the Mosel region.

  • I enjoyed a glass of Zeltinger with dinner.

  • Have you ever tried Zeltinger wine?

  • The 2020 Zeltinger Riesling from Selbach-Oster is a perfect choice for summer dinners.

  • We enjoyed a glass of sweet Zeltinger wine with our dessert.

  • Many wine enthusiasts recommend visiting the Zeltinger vineyards for a tasting experience.

Synonyms

Riesling
vsZeltinger
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A white grape from Germany used to make fruity, floral white wines

is a regional wine or grape from one German area, not the general grape

Surface Forms

Zeltinger main

Morphology

Zeltinger = Zeltingen (semi-transparent) = Zeltingen + er

The form clearly indicates origin from Zeltingen, but the specific use for a wine or grape label is a conventional place-name extension rather than a fully compositional meaning.

Etymology

Zeltinger as a wine name means 'from' Zeltingen and is used for wines or grapes from that town. Just like Champagne is named after its region, a Zeltinger wine tells you it comes from Zeltingen, often a Riesling from the Mosel area.