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Sylvaner

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[sil-vah-ner, -van-er] / sɪlˈvɑ nər, -ˈvæn ər /

noun

  1. a white grape grown in the Alsace region of France and in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

  2. a mild white wine made from this grape.

Etymology

Origin of Sylvaner

From German; see origin at sylvan, -er 1

Example Sentences

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Bottle-fermented and crafted from Müller-Thurgau, Sylvaner, and Pinot Blanc, you can pair this brightly acidic, citrusy wine with something equally acidic, like strawberries, cherries, or a green salad with vinaigrette.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2022

Sylvaner, or silvaner as it’s also spelled frequently, is a perpetually underrated grape.

From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2020

Factory smokestacks loom above the countryside, famed for its dry Sylvaner and Riesling wines.

From Time Magazine Archive

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