trocken

The word "trocken" denotes a dry wine, "halbtrocken," or half-dry, is slightly sweeter.

Here's to a Very Good Year: 10 Wine Resolutions Jay McInerney 2011

If you see "trocken" on a label, that means the wine is dry.

A 'Tapanese' Twist 2008

To cater to consumer demand for dry wines, some producers began labeling their driest rieslings "trocken" (dry) or "halb-trocken" (half-dry), though those terms have fallen out of favor, and many producers now simply use the English word "dry" on labels exported to the United States.

Latest News 2009

Additionally the German definition of “trocken” (= dry) can be criticised for allowing too much Residual Sugar (9g) but it also requires compensating acidity.

Wine importer Terry Theise - Riesling buzz, grower Champagne, 2009, nude breakfast | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010

Speaking of the Germans, aren't they already doing something like this with terms like trocken, halbtrocken, and the ripeness levels (Kabinett, Auslese, etc.)

International Riesling Foundation: What's the Point? 2008

The Domdechaney vineyard is lovely and well suited for ageing, even if it is a Qba (which is where you see trocken designated more often than not).

Quick WTN: Weingut Kunstler 1009 Domdechaney Riesling Trocken (Rheingau) 2007

Though the sugar left in a non-trocken German adds its own weight.

Quick WTN: Weingut Kunstler 1009 Domdechaney Riesling Trocken (Rheingau) 2007

It's dry (which is what trocken means) and, despite it's relative age, still incredibly balanced and fresh tasting.

LENNDEVOURS: 2007

The quality of the wine and whether it's trocken (dry) or suess (sweet) all depends on where it's grown and how long the grapes remain on the vine.

Ari Bendersky: Understanding German Riesling: It's Not All Sweet 2009

It's dry (which is what trocken means) and, despite it's relative age, still incredibly balanced and fresh tasting.

Quick WTN: Weingut Kunstler 1009 Domdechaney Riesling Trocken (Rheingau) 2007