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Desserts - Sweet Wines
Discover fine Dessert / Sweet Wines, which you can serve at the end of a meal and impress your guests. Find selected labels of Sweet White, as well as Sweet Red wines.
Sandeman Port Ruby 750ml
Frequently Asked Questions
01What makes dessert / sweet wines special, compared to other options?
The main reason they stand out is their sweet taste. Also, they are usually enjoyed on different occasions than dry wines.
02Which sweet wine options do you have for someone who has never tried before?
In terms of red wine, Mavrodaphne from Achaia is a proper introduction. In terms of white wine, Vin Doux from Samos is one of the best.
03How would you describe the taste and aroma of sweet wines?
Red sweet wines have noticable aromas of cinnamon, cherry and rose. Taste is dominated by elements of caramel, fig, plum and coffee. White sweet wines remind the taste of apricot and peach jam, while their aroma is overwhelmed by notes of honey, wax and butter.
04Is there any difference in sweet wines, depending on the region of production?
Different grape varieties and different vinification techniques are responsible for the sharp differences between sweet wines from region to region.
05What is the ideal occasion to enjoy a sweet wine?
Most of the times, sweet wines play the role of a dessert, after a good meal. However, it is not uncommon to accompany a meal with sweet wine. Alternatively, enjoy it on cold winter evenings at home or with your loved ones, instead of brandy or whiskey.
06How do I choose the right sweet wine for a dinner or party?
Any sweet wine will be appreciated by several guests at a party. On the other hand, dinner dishes determine what kind of sweet wine will accompany or follow them.
07Are there sweet wines recommended for food pairings?
Excluding sweet wines from food pairing is wrong. Enjoy a sweet wine with similar tasting dishes. Typical cases are duck with plums, pork with caramelized onions or even Indian cuisine, especially if it includes spicy dishes. Sweet wine has the ability to "smooth" the intense flavors of food. Dare to accompany even salty snacks with sweet wine. The contrast of flavors may work "explosively" on your palate.
08How can I properly store a sweet wine to preserve its taste?
Always in a cool and shady place. After opening the bottle, sweet wines last longer than dry wines, within reason. Place the closed bottles sideways, so that the wine contacts the cork. This strengthens sealing of the bottle, thus protecting the aromas of the content.
09 Any suggestions on how to best serve a sweet wine?
On average, red sweet wine is served at 12°C and white sweet wine at 10°C. Use a stemmed glass, smaller in size than that of dry wine.
10Can sweet wines be used in cocktails, and if so, which are the most popular?
Pink Delight is made with vodka, sweet white wine, lime juice and pink grapefruit soda. Serve in an aperitif glass, with thin grapefruit slices or peels on the rim. Those who love Vinsanto will be delighted if they place mint leaves, lime wedges, sugar syrup in a wide glass and, after pressing sufficiently with a small pestle, add the world-famous sweet wine of Santorini, along with soda and ice.
