¹ The ripeness of grapes required to qualify for both Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese makes residual sugar in the final wine inevitable, but it’s important to note that the terms Kabinett, Spätlese and Auslese do not necessarily imply sweetness. They certify that a minimum level of ripeness was achieved and that the wine in question was not bolstered with added sugar, but the stylistic pursuit as it pertains to sweetness—or lack thereof—remains a winemaking choice. Thus, on Metrovino's shelves you will occasionally see these terms used in conjunction with the word “trocken”, meaning dry.