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
- Prime's Tawny Port
- Prime’s Ruby Port
- Cinta Lambrusco
- Johnny Q. Shira
- XV President Grenache
- Ignacio Old Vine Garnacha
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 |
| Amelior Cabernet Sauvignon: Black currant and dark fruit flavors with notes of mocha and coffee bean | Buena Vista The Daredevil: Dark berry flavors mixed with notes of dark cocoa | Johnny Q. Shiraz: Versatile flavor for any occasion | XV President Grenache: Smooth plum and fig flavors with delicate herb notes |
| Pagos de Tahola Seleccion de Martin: Dark fruit and licorice flavors with a spicy vanilla nose and silky, menthol finish | — | Prime’s Ruby Port: Smooth, red fruit aromas featuring a sweet yet balanced taste | — |
| — | — | Ignacio Old Vine Garnacha: Oaky, dark blackberry aromas with layered flavors of coffee, chocolate, and tobacco | — |
White Wine
| Extra Dry | Dry | Sweet | Extra Sweet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portinho do Côvo Branco: Citrus flavors with floral aromas | Howling Cellars Chardonnay: Crisp, well-balanced citrus flavors with a clean finish | Las Vides Moscato: Distinct floral aromas | Highway 253 Gewürztraminer: Spiced peach flavor with tropical stone and fruit aromas |
| — | Trimboli Salvatore Trebbiano: Creamy, citrus flavors | — | Tussock Jumper Riesling: Fruity, flowery aromas with mineral elements and a crisp, refreshing finish |
| — | Les Allies Burgundy Chardonnay: Apple and herb flavors finished with chalk and stone aromas and notes of lemon | — | — |
| — | La Chiamata Trebbiano: Floral, orchard fruit, and citrus notes with a crispy and fresh finish | — | — |
Sparkling Wine
| Extra Brut | Brut | Demi-Sec |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Lebrun BdN Extra Brut: Floral fruitiness, crisp acidity, and a ripe aftertaste | Ramiro Cava Brut: Fresh notes of apple, pear, and lime for a fruity, flower palate | 1913 Demi-Sec Moscato: Intense floral aromas that are light and refreshing |
| — | Pignello Pignoletto Spumante Brut: A crisp, dry wine that pairs well with light dishes | — |
| — | Les Allies Sparkling Brut: Silky notes of ripe melon, toasted brioche, and mineral with spice accents | — |
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.Premium-Quality Sweet Wine for an Affordable Price
Are you searching for a delicious bottle of sweet wine for your next get-together? The Wine Cellar Group has you covered. Stocked with some of the highest-quality boutique-style wines from around the world, our Cellar Collection has the perfect bottle for you.
