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What Is Sweet Wine? Complete Guide & Wine Sweetness Chart

Dec 16, 2022Youtech

Whether you're just stepping into the world of sweet wine or looking for something new to try, we're here to help! Discover the best types of sweet wine and check out the wine sweetness chart below to find your perfect bottle.


What Are the Different Types of Sweet Wines?

From red to white to sparkling, every wine varietal is brimming with sweet options. Explore some of our top-selling bottles of sweet wine to find one you like.

Sweet Reds

Sweet Whites

Sweet Sparkling


Wine Sweetness Charts

Follow our wine sweetness charts to help you decipher between sweet and dry wines.

Red Wine

Extra Dry Dry Sweet Extra Sweet
Cafe Zoetrope Cabernet Sauvignon: Full of rich, fruity flavors like black currant and plum Il Casato Red Blend: Well-balanced red berry flavor with hints of violet Cinta Lambrusco: Aromas of orange blossom, mandarin, cherries, violets, and watermelon Prime's Tawny Port: Smooth, red fruit aroma with hints of wood and vanilla
Pagos de Tahola Seleccion de Martin: Dark fruit and licorice flavors with a spicy vanilla nose and silky, menthol finish Buena Vista The Daredevil: Dark berry flavors mixed with notes of dark cocoa Prime’s Ruby Port: Smooth, red fruit aromas featuring a sweet yet balanced taste


White Wine

Extra Dry Dry Sweet Extra Sweet
Portinho do Côvo Branco: Citrus flavors with floral aromas La Chiamata Trebbiano: Floral, orchard fruit, and citrus notes with a crispy and fresh finish Tussock Jumper Riesling: Fruity, flowery aromas with mineral elements and a crisp, refreshing finish Petticoat Moscato: Distinct floral aromas

Les Allies Burgundy Chardonnay: Apple and herb flavors finished with chalk and stone aromas and notes of lemon
L'Epiphanie Sauternes: Lusciously sweet and syrupy with hints of candied apricots


Sparkling Wine

Extra Brut Brut Demi-Sec
Albert Lebrun BdN Extra Brut: Floral fruitiness, crisp acidity, and a ripe aftertaste Les Allies Sparkling Brut: Silky notes of ripe melon, toasted brioche, and mineral with spice accents Mi Amore Sparkling Moscato: Intense floral aromas that are light and refreshing

Pignello Pignoletto Spumante Brut: A crisp, dry wine that pairs well with light dishes



What Makes a Dry Wine Taste So Different Than Sweet Wine?

Tannins and acidity determine a wine’s dryness level. For example, a dry white wine or a dry red wine will have more tannins and higher acidity. On the flip side, a sweet white wine or a sweet red wine will contain fewer tannins and have lower acidity. Sweet wines also contain more residual sugar than dry wines.


How Do Tannins in Wine Affect Its Taste?

Tannins make wine drier and more tart. Besides high acidity, acidic wines often contain a high tannin count. If you don’t like extra dry wine but that’s all you have at home, pair it with salty or fatty foods. The salt and fat will cut through the tannins, decreasing their intensity.


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