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Discover the charm and sweetness of sweet wines in our wide selection of quality wines. Sweet wines are an oenological jewel that will delight your senses with their exquisite flavor and pleasant aroma. Our sweet wine category offers a wide variety of options, from traditional dessert wines to wines made from raisined grapes and fortified wines.
How are sweet wines made?
Sweet wines are made using specially selected grapes that contain a high sugar content.
There are several methods to achieve this characteristic sweetness. One of them is the late harvest, where the grapes are left on the vine longer than usual to ripen and concentrate natural sugars. Another method is the use of grapes affected by "botrytis cinerea", a beneficial fungus that dehydrates the grapes and increases the sugar concentration. Sugars can also be added to the wort during fermentation or stopped before all the sugar has been converted to alcohol.
These processes result in sweet wines with rich flavors and a balance between sweetness and acidity.
What flavors does sweet wine have?
Sweet wines offer a wide variety of flavors that go beyond simple sweetness. Depending on the style and variety of grape used, sweet wines can feature a range of flavors including ripe fruits such as peach, apricot, candied orange, or prune. They can also display notes of honey, caramel, jam, spices, and flowers. These flavors are balanced by proper acidity that helps counteract the sweetness and brings freshness to the wine.
In general, sweet wines are rich, complex, and often considered a delight to the palate, perfect for pairing with desserts or simply enjoyed on their own.
What do we accompany sweet wines with?
Sweet wines can be paired in various ways, either with desserts or with other dishes. Due to their sweet character and intense flavors, they are ideal to accompany desserts such as cakes, tarts, ice cream, fresh fruit and soft cheeses. Sweet wines can also enhance the flavor of savory dishes, such as foie gras, blue cheeses, or pâtés. In addition, their balance between sweetness and acidity makes them an excellent option to combine with spicy or spicy dishes, since their sweetness can counteract the heat of the seasonings.
In short, sweet wines offer wide versatility and allow you to experiment with different combinations to find the perfect pairing and enhance the gastronomic experience.
What types of sweet wine are there?
In the world of sweet wine, there are several types:
Port
Port is a fortified wine originating from the Douro region of Portugal. It is produced from a mixture of native grape varieties, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. Port is known for its sweet and rich flavor, with notes of dried fruit and caramel. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif or accompanying desserts.
Moscatel or Moscato
Moscatel wine, also known as Moscato in some places, is made from the Moscatel grape. It is a sweet and aromatic wine with a distinctive flavor of fresh grapes and floral notes. It usually has a low alcohol content and a slight effervescence. Moscatel can be enjoyed alone or paired with light desserts and fresh fruits.
Tokaji
Tokaji is a sweet wine from the Tokaj region in Hungary. It is made mainly from Furmint, Hárslevelű and Sárgamuskotály grapes. The Tokaji production process involves the use of grapes affected by "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea), which gives them their distinctive character. Tokaji wines are known for their intensity and complexity, with flavors ranging from peach and citrus to honey and dried fruit. It is considered an exceptional dessert wine and can be aged for many years.
Grenache
Garnacha is a red grape variety that is used to produce sweet wines in different regions of the world, such as Spain and the south of France. Sweet Garnacha wines tend to have intense, fruity flavors, with hints of cherry, ripe red fruit, and spices. These wines can be both dry and sweet, but they stand out especially for their sweet version.
Mistela
La Mistela is a type of sweet wine that is made by mixing grape must with alcohol, usually brandy, before fermentation is complete. This stops the fermentation and preserves some of the natural sugar in the grape, resulting in a sweet wine with a higher alcohol content. La Mistela is produced in various wine regions of Spain and can be enjoyed as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to desserts.
Pedro Ximénez (PX)
Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine is a sweet wine made from the grape variety of the same name. It is grown mainly in the Montilla-Moriles region, in Spain. The grape clusters are sun-dried to concentrate the sugars before fermentation. The result is a very sweet wine, with intense notes of raisins, figs, caramel, and chocolate. The Pedro Ximénez is an excellent dessert wine and can also be enjoyed with blue cheeses and dark chocolate.
Sauternes
Sauternes is a world-renowned sweet wine produced in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France. It is made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes that have been affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Noble rot dehydrates the grapes, concentrating the sugars and developing complex flavors. The result is a sweet and seductive wine, with notes of honey, apricot, peach, and caramel. Sauternes wines are of high quality and are wonderful accompaniments to foie gras, blue cheeses and elaborate desserts.
These are just a few more examples of sweet wines you can explore. Each one offers a unique experience and are ideal to enjoy on special occasions or as a pairing with certain dishes. Health!