What is sweet wine?

Sweet wine is a type of wine that contains higher levels of residual sugar, giving it a sweet taste. The sweetness in the wine can come from various sources, such as naturally occurring sugars in the grapes, or added sugar during the winemaking process.

There are many different varieties of sweet wine, including late harvest wines, ice wines, and fortified wines like Port and Sherry. Sweet wines can be made from a wide range of grape varieties, including Riesling, Moscato, and Sauternes.

Sweet wines are often enjoyed as a dessert wine or paired with foods that have a sweet or spicy flavor profile, such as fruit tarts, foie gras, or spicy Asian dishes.

Some popular sweet wine regions include the Mosel Valley in Germany, the Sauternes region in Bordeaux, France, and the Douro Valley in Portugal. Sweet wines can range from light and delicate to rich and concentrated, depending on the grape variety and winemaking techniques used.