The “Fiederwäissen“ is a wine that is still fermenting. The Fiederwäissen time normally lasts about 3 weeks. Because of rapid fermentation, Fiederwäissen cannot be stored for long and should be consumed within a few days of purchase.
When pressing the grapes, must is generated and sugar is fermented. In doing so alcohol and carbon dioxide is produced. The yeast, which looks like tiny little feathers, gives the wine its milky white colour and consequently its name.
Despite the innocent colour and the fruity taste, once cannot consider this drink as a “fruit juice”, as it contains 9% alcohol and thanks to the high level of carbon dioxide it is transported relatively quickly into the blood. This yearly delicacy is to be drunk in moderation!
In general all sorts of wine can be used to produce Fiederwäissen however in Luxembourg, generally the „Rivaner“ is used due to its specific aroma.
If drunk in moderation the Fiederwäissen, can be considered very healthy as it contains a lot of B1 and B2 Vitamines, these are good for your skin, your complexion and your hair. In addition it cleans your blood and purges your body. You must not put it in the fridge and enjoy it at 12-14°C. Now nothing stops you any more from having a drink!
Cheers to that!
“Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used.“
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)