Wine for dessert

Best dessert wines in the world

To answer this question, we have to take a short trip through the wonderful world of dessert wines.

But then what are dessert wines?

Usually, dessert wines are considered those that hold a lot of residual or added sugar. A wide variety of wines naturally have high sugar indices on the palate. And that's what we're going to focus on.

Fortified dessert wines

Fortified wines are the kings of dessert wines, wines where their alcoholic fermentation is naturally interrupted by the addition of a solution with high alcohol content. Preserving much of its natural sugar. Being a result, a sweet and velvety wine perfect to pair wine desserts.

But let's start with the most famous of the three...

Port Wine for dessert wines

Harbor wine is an excellent dessert wine. It makes an excellent pairing with rich desserts that have in their composition chocolate, nuts, or even red fruits. In Portugal, it is common to use it in egg puddings. Port is the true king of dessert wines.

Madeira wine for dessert wines

In the case of Madeira wine, a very appreciated wine with an ancient tradition, we easily understand its versatility. It goes very well with desserts with citrus notes, dried fruits also make an excellent pairing.

Sherry Wine

Coming from Spain, more specifically from Jerez de la Frontera, Sherry combines almost all types of dessert. It is especially pleasant with desserts such as pies, ice cream, and nuts.

A piece of advice, all fortified wines make an excellent pairing with various types of cheeses. Serry is the best dessert wine from Spain.

Late Harvest wines

Late Harvests are wines where, as the name implies, the harvest is made late. You let the grape reach a state of controlled rot. These types of wine are scattered all over the world. The most famous late harvest is the Sauternes.

As for pairing, everything that is buttery and with white chocolate in its elaboration. Cookies and cookies also make an excellent pairing.

Sweet Sparkling Wines

Of all the dessert wines we talk about, these are the only ones that do not naturally get sugar. To the Sweet Sparkling wine, an expedition liquid containing a high sugar content is added soon after the second fermentation (classic method). This makes it a perfect sparkling wine for desserts.

It is excellent for making cocktails and for velvety desserts.

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In our humble opinion the best dessert wine is a Port Vintage, the nuances and the perfect representation of the year, tell us a story of the past. Drinking a vintage Port is a trip back in time that can be perfectly accompanied by raw single chocolate of excellent quality.

Dessert wine: What makes it different from other wines and how to pair it

For most people, "dessert wine" is sweet and carries a bitter taste. What is it that people are looking for to have unhealthy wine in their daily life with no sugar? Okay, maybe you can find some of you. Although dry wine has been seen as gaining popularity (not sweet) don't dismiss it so quickly. I know where I am at. I love a great meal and I like to eat it at the end of my day.

Choosing wine for dessert – the best wines to serve after dinner

Italian Food and Wine Pairing / Choose wine for dessert. The final course was the last impression on the table. The sweet sparkling Moscato d' Asti wines are certainly the classic dessert pairing. But you can't always stick to sweet desserts. Dry wine works perfectly with savory dishes too. Everything depends on your mission. Like every wine and food pairing, choosing wine over dessert has the same flavor.