![]() ![]() It’s no surprise, then, that White Port’s an excellent sweet and fruity wine. White Port: White Port is made with Muscat grapes, the same grape family used for Moscato d’Asti. Tip: Check out this helpful post for a 30-second lesson on how to taste red wine tannins. Dolcettos are generally affordable, for everyday drinkers (under $20 USD), but you’ll probably need to find them at a specialty wine shop. \ Dolcettos are fruity, sweet ruby red wines with blackberry, black plum, cherry, violet, and black pepper. True to its namesake, Dolcetto wines are usually light on the tannins, on the lower side of alcohol, and off-dry. Hailing from the Piedmont region of Italy, Dolcetto means ‘little sweet one’. ![]() Helpful Tip: Here’s a deep-dive into Chenin Blanc tasting notes that will give you a full overview of the range of styles and flavors this little white grape can off you.ĭolcetto: Dolcetto is an off-dry red wine. ![]() Vouvray’s a perfect stepping stone from Moscato d’Asti to more mainstream white table wines. Demi-sec, or off dry, means that your Vouvray will be fruity and sweet. Look for Vouvray on the label, but also the words demi-sec. Chenin Blanc wines offer up juicy pair, sweet golden apple, quince, and chamomile flowers in your glass. Sweet and Fruit Wine #5: Demi-sec Vouvrayĭemi-sec Vouvray: White Vouvray wines made with Chenin Blanc grapes come from the Loire Valley in France. Tip: Check out this post to read more about Riesling wine. They’re still fruity, but you’ll want to avoid GG wines if you’re looking for a wine that’s fruity and sweet. Grosses Gewächs, or “great growths” (GG for short) Rieslings will always be steely dry Riesling wines. Stay away from German Rieslings with a GG on the label or bottle glass. Look for Rieslings that have lower alcohol or use the little sweetness indicator on the back of your bottle to pick a sweet and fruity wine. Like Moscato, Riesling grapes are highly aromatic with powerful notes of white jasmine, citrus, and stone fruits. Riesling: Originally from Germany, Rieslings come in a range of styles, from fully dry to lusciously sweet. You’ll need to go to a specialty wine shop to find a bottle of Cabernet d’Anjou, but it’s well worth the effort if you’re looking to try something a little different and a little more robust than a standard White Zinfandel. They’re made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, not what you’d typically think of as rosé wine grapes, which makes them fascinating wines. These rosé wines come from the Loire Valley in France. Sweet and Fruit Wine #3: Cabernet d’AnjouĬabernet d’Anjou: Cabernet d’Anjou is another fun pink wine that’s sweet and fruity. Winemakers craft White Zinfandels with a kiss of sugar to them, making these wines wonderfully appealing if you’re looking for a sweet and fruity wine. Made from Zinfandel grapes, White Zinfandel delivers juicy strawberry, raspberry, and melon flavors. White Zinfandel: Don’t let the name fool you, White Zinfandel is actually pink, or rosé, as they say. Moscato d’Asti delivers a refreshing drinking experience perfect as an aperitif or lazy afternoon of sipping. ![]() Moscato d’Asti wines will always be low alcohol, light, fruity, and slightly sweet wines with a little spritz to them. Moscato d’Asti: Moscato grapes, also called Muscadelle or Moscatel, makes beautifully fragrant white wines with white flower, stone fruit, and pungent grapey notes. You’ll want to experiment with different wines to get a sense of their stylistic range. They’re still sweet and fruity, but not necessarily what you envision when you think ‘wine’. Some sweet and fruity wines are light and refreshing, like Vouvray and Dolcetto, while other sweet and fruity wines are heavier in style, like Sauternes and Vin Doux Naturel. You can see that some styles of wines are always sweet (like White Port and Icewine) and other styles can be sweet and fruity or dry and fruity (like Riesling). Check out this wine chart that lists sweet and fruity wines. ![]()
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