There are a variety of grapes used for making sweet dessert wines, some of which are more suited for producing them than others. Beaumes-de-Venise, Toro Albala, and Vinsanto are just a few of the varieties. If you are interested in learning more about wine, read on! The following article is a brief overview of the differences between these different grapes. In addition, we’ll discuss what these different types of wines can do for you.
Beaumes-de-Venise
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise is a surprisingly unique type of sweet dessert wine. This variety of Muscat is made from grapes that are naturally ripe, but not affected by botrytis, a type of fungal infection that pierces grape skins and concentrates sugar and acid. The result is a wine with the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity and is a fantastic pairing with fruit pies.
Montilla-Moriles
Pedro Ximenez grapes are the source of this sweet Spanish wine, and it is most widely planted in the region of Montilla-Moriles in southern Spain. Though this grape is not widely planted in the Jerez region, it is grown in other parts of Andalucia and Portugal, as well as South America.
These Spanish wineries are renowned for their exceptional sweet dessert wines. This article will discuss these wines and provide a brief overview of their characteristics.
Toro Albala
The company makes a variety of PX sweet dessert wines, but none are quite as unique as the sweet wines made by Toro Albala. The company releases a variety of vintage-dated sweet dessert wines each year, from the mellow Don PX Gran Reserva to the spicy Don PX Elctrico. It is a dark, concentrated wine, aged in American oak casks, with 350 grams of residual sugar.
The Don PX Gran Reserva has aromas of candied orange peel, raisins, and flowers, with flavors of spice and chocolate.
Vinsanto
Vinsanto is a red wine with intense aromas and flavors. It is made with white grapes that have been overripe for 6 to 8 days. It is matured for years in oak barrels and even more in the bottle before being released. Argyros Estate is a traditional producer of Vinsanto. They make their wine with the same grapes that were used to make liqueurs.
Moscato d’Asti
Moscato d’Asti is a semi-sparkling white wine made from the Muscato Bianco grape varietal. It’s one of Italy’s oldest grape varieties and is the basis for several styles of Moscato. Its long history dates back to the fourteenth century in Piedmont, and its low alcohol content makes it a great choice for dessert or an aperitif after a meal.
Demi-Sec Champagne
Demi-Sec Champagne is a style of champagne with a high residual sugar content. This sweet wine has an acidity level between twelve and 33 grams per liter. It is popular with lovers of sweet wine because it pairs well with various foods, such as funky blue cheese, grilled octopus, buttery dishes, and different kinds of desserts. Listed below are some of the best food pairings for Demi- Sec Champagne.
