On most red wine sweetness chart, you can expect to find Malbec listed under the medium or slightly sweet category. Malbec is a full-bodied wine favored for its fruity flavors such as vanilla, plum, and blackberry. The perception of sweetness in a wine is also influenced by the fruitiness of the grape and the tastes and aromas produced by it.
Zinfandel is another popular medium sweet wine favored for its bold and fruity flavors making it seem sweeter than other red wines. However, its residual sugar content is relatively low. Australian Shiraz is sweeter than wines produced in other countries. An interesting sweet Italian red wine is the Brachetto, also favored for its fruity nuances in both taste and aroma.
Wine drinkers, worldwide, enjoy this slightly sweet red wine which resembles raspberries and cherries, making it a popular drink to accompany a range of meals. The Italian red wine, Lambrusco, is a semi-sweet wine that goes well with many dishes as well. Rosso Dolce is a delicious, delicate sweet red wine produced in the wine region of Lombardy, found on the northern side of Italy. This wine is made with three different grape varietals and the blend creates a lightly fizzy wine loved by many drinkers.
Flavors included raspberries, red currants, and blueberries while the honey-scented aroma contributes to the sweetness of this wine. Rosso Dolce is an excellent sweet red wine for food pairing and can be enjoyed with most meals. Winemakers of this drink have managed to balance both the sweetness and bright acidity of this red, turning it into a popular sweet blend. Grape varietals include the Cabernet Franc which can withstand below freezing temperatures.
This extremely sweet wine which resembles honey falls under the same category as other dessert wines. All three dessert wines are made in Italy and are most suitable for wine drinkers with a sweet tooth. All About Sweet Red Wine What sets sweet red wine apart from the usual dry red wine is the residual sugar RS level or the amount of sugar left after fermentation is done.
Sweet red wine can be classified into sparkling, still, or fortified, but more about that later. What are the characteristics of sweet red wine? Previously helped wineries, distilleries, and breweries around the world with their production equipment needs. Avid kayaker, skier and a self proclaimed BBQ expert. BY Anthony Zhang. Simple, modern wine investing Intelligently add wine to a diversified portfolio you can savor.
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Light Contrast. High Saturation. Adjust Text Colors. Sweet red wines don't always need to be paired with desserts. This bottle would go beautifully with pasta, pork, or veal. This still red wine is uncomplicated and easy to drink with its delicate aromas of cherry and almonds. Serve this bottle chilled, maybe with a plate of mild cheeses or antipasti.
It's heavy in the booze—and in flavors of blackberry, cranberry, and dark chocolate. Kitchen Tips and Tools. Delish Shop. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Alyssa Gray. What makes some red wine sweeter than others? Are there different categories of sweet red wines? Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. The red grapes include Bastardo and Tinta Negra, while the rest of the grapes used in the wine are white.
While not all Madeira wines are sweet, many people enjoy the sweeter Madeira wines for dessert. Because part of the process of making Madeira involves heating the wine, it winds up a tawny color regardless of whether it's made with red or white wine grapes. Sweeter Madeira wines will have one of the following words on the label:. This fortified Italian wine is made from both red and white grapes. Rubino is ruby red and made exclusively from red wine grapes.
Marsala comes in a range of sweet from dry to very sweet. Sweet Marsala will have one of the following terms on the label:. A number of winemakers are responding to the desire for more sweetness in red wine and have begun specially bottling sweet wines.
Most wine shop owners are also wine enthusiasts who are happy to recommend wines, so if you're in doubt don't hesitate to ask your local proprietor to recommend a sweet red. The latest entry into the sweet red market are red wines mixed or infused with chocolate. The result is a sweet, creamy, chocolaty drink reminiscent of Port. These are truly dessert beverages. Some manufacturers mix in other flavors, such as raspberry, as well. Some to try include:. Most dry wines that have a hint of sweetness won't give you the full-on sweet experience, but many people who don't enjoy extremely dry reds may like the following wines.
This Italian wine from Italy's Vento region has a slight sweetness. The wine gets its sweet edge because winemakers dry the grapes on straw mats for several months to concentrate sugars, which contributes a bittersweet raisiny flavor.
Amarone is also higher in alcohol than some other red wines, with about 14 percent alcohol. While the wine has a sweet edge to it, Amarone is still considered a dry wine, and it pairs quite well with game meats. This wine from Italy's Piedmont region has a slight sweetness.
It is also a light, fruity wine, making it a red wine that many find more accessible than heavier reds. Another wine from Italy's Piedmont region, Dolcetto is an accessible, fruity wine that drinks well in its youth. The word "dolcetto" means "little sweetness. Because it is prized for its freshness, Dolcetto does not age well.
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