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'''Auslese''' (pronunciation: owss-lay-zuh) is a German term used in the wine industry. It is a classification of [[wine]] that denotes a particular level of ripeness and sugar content in the grapes at the time of harvest. 

==Etymology==
The term "Auslese" is derived from the German words "aus" meaning "out" and "lesen" meaning "to read" or "to select". In the context of wine, it refers to the selective picking of very ripe bunches of grapes. 

==Classification==
In the [[German wine classification]], Auslese is ranked above [[Kabinett]] and [[Spätlese]] but below [[Beerenauslese]], [[Trockenbeerenauslese]], and [[Eiswein]]. The Auslese classification indicates that the wine is made from individually selected bunches of very ripe grapes. These wines are often sweet, but can also be fermented to dryness, depending on the winemaker's preference.

==Related Terms==
* [[Riesling]]: A type of grape often used in Auslese wines.
* [[Prädikat]]: The German wine classification system that includes Auslese.
* [[Viticulture]]: The cultivation of grapevines, which is integral to the production of Auslese wines.
* [[Oenology]]: The science and study of wine and winemaking.

==See Also==
* [[German wine classification]]
* [[Viticulture]]
* [[Oenology]]

[[Category:Wine]]
[[Category:German words and phrases]]
[[Category:Wine terminology]]

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