The Best List of Sweet Red Wines For Any Occasion

When you find something that you like very much, of course you want to keep on exploring that specific taste. That is why so many people try sweet red wine once and then end up looking for an entire list of sweet red wines. The great news is that there are tons of options in this domain, ranging from a semi sweet red wine to dessert wines that really pack a strong and sweet punch.

Here is a look at a list of sweet red wines that touches on a handful of the major and most popular options. The more of them you try, the more you will be able to pin down your specific tastes to see which wines work best for you.

Wines

  • Beaujolais: At the top of this list of sweet red wines is the famous Beaujolais. Beaujolais is usually a semi sweet wine and can be paired excellently with many type of foods. Typically very light and smooth.
  • Port: Many people do not actually realize that port is really a type of wine. Among the three classes of port, if you are looking for the best sweet wine you should get a ruby. The oldest class of port, vintage, will be the least sweet.
  • Desert Wines: Most wine stores and websites will have separate areas for desert wines, which are going to be higher in alcohol and also extremely sweet. Typically they also come in smaller bottles and you'll accordingly want to pour smaller glass sizes. Also look for the term late harvest wine, which implies a sweet, desert-like quality, or alternatively the term ice wine.
  • Muscat: The Muscat and Muscadelle grapes are wonderfully sweet and are actually from a white grape. They are included on this list because they can be combined with other grapes for a semi sweet red wine, but can be made entirely into desert wines. Some of the best sweet wine stems from these grape varietals and worth mentioning.
  • Rose: A rose is actually a pink wine, not a red wine, but it is included on this list because it does incorporate the grape skins somewhat to provide that light red color. Rose wines are sweet and refreshing nearly universally.
  • Rose: A rose is actually a pink wine, not a red wine, but it is included on this list because it does incorporate the grape skins somewhat to provide that light red color. Rose wines are sweet and refreshing nearly universally.
  • Merlot: Merlots are not often associated with sweet red wine, but the grape itself is typically mild and low in tannins and therefore lends itself to sweet applications.

Tips for Choosing the Best Sweet Wine

When choosing between the above list of sweet red wines and all of your other options, you may want a few additional tips to help make a proper decision. First of all, read the labels and descriptions of the wine you're buying. Something described as particularly fruity will also likely be sweet. On the other hand, dry wines rarely are sweet, so avoid anything dry when looking for a sweet wine.

Of course, you don't have to limit your choices for the top sweet wine to only reds. There are many wonderful sweet whites, such as Riesling. As mentioned, be sure to check out the labels to help narrow down your selection and consider branching out to any of the above choices from the list of sweet red wines given.

The Best List of Sweet Red Wines For Any Occasion

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