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straw wine
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straw wine
n.
A sweet dessert wine made from grapes that have been dried on straw.

straw wine
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) any of several wines made from grapes dried on straw mats to increase their sugar strength
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Noun1.straw wine - sweet wine from grapes partially sun-dried on the vine or on straw mats
dessert wine - still sweet wine often served with dessert or after a meal


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A rich hazelnut torte with zabaglione was accompanied by Passito di Caluso, a sweet wine made from dried grapes.
Whisk tempered egg mixture back into remaining hot milk mixture and place (serves 8) Albana di Romagna Passito Conti Umberto Cesari Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2004
Sagrantino Passito wine is another favorite of the Montefalco region and is the most traditional and ancient wine of the area.
 
 
 
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