Assmannshauser

/ˈæsmɑːnsˌhaʊzər/ noun

Definition

A type of German red wine produced in the Assmannshausen region of the Rhine Valley, known for its Pinot Noir wines.

Etymology

From Assmannshausen, a small German wine village in Hesse, combining the place name with German 'hauser' (residents/houses). The wine takes its name from the location where it's produced.

Kelly Says

Assmannshauser wines are famous for being one of Germany's rare red wines in a country famous for whites—the steep vineyards along the Rhine create perfect conditions for Pinot Noir that rivals French Burgundy!

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Gender History

A German proper name/product term containing 'mann' (man), reflecting linguistic conventions where masculine forms dominate place and family naming.

Inclusive Usage

Proper nouns retain historical spelling; acknowledge if discussing the word that this reflects older naming conventions.

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