As the cold climate and mild dampness affects the area with annual regularity, botrytis (aka noble rot) and the cold cause the grapes to raisin and embue the grapes with acidity and chalkiness as well as apricot and honeycomb flavors. Sauternes wines are produced in the Graves region within Bordeaux, made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes which have been affected by noble rot. Sauternes wines carry decades of history and prestige and are often expensive. Sauternes is the King or Granddad of all sweet wines. It also is spendid withĭecadent reduction sauces, duck and grilled poultry. Vouvray pairs extremely well with rich foods, pastry, cakes, soft creamy cheeses like Camembert, and creamy veal or chicken dishes. On the nose you will notice a massive perfume that include You will find similar notes in vouvray as sauternes, including quince, honey, almond, Asian

Produced in traditional steel tank and is popular as both a still wine and a sparkling wine. They are higher in acidity than dry versionsĪnd often require 4-5 years of bottle aging. Sweet vouvray wines include Demi-Sec (semi-dry), Moelleux (sweet, botrytized)Īnd Doux (sweetest, botrytized and heavy or syrup like). Vouvray is made from Chenin Blanc grapes (Pineau blanc de la Loire). The sweet wine has a golden color, is vigorous, fruity and fresh. It can be sweet, flavored, or full-body and dry. There is not only one Vouvray but several different Vouvrays. Vouvray wine is a very popular, cold climate wine, produced in France's Loire Valley (Appellation Vouvray Controlée). On the palate you will find aįruit forward profile that will dominate with apricot and peach. Honeysuckle, peach, apples and pear on the nose.

You will find a straw like or golden color to the wine with almonds, In Spain and Portugal, Muscato is typically used for fortified winesĪnd brandy. Muscat can be a fortified dessert wine, as in de Beaumes de Venise (Rhône), a late-harvest dessert wine, or a liqueur. Moscato wines pair beautifully with light or mild fruit or creamy desserts, blue or cheddar cheese, biscotti, fois gras, nuts, pannetone, meringues, souffles, berries or even chocolate. Also very good with lighter Thai dishes or other spicey dishes, as the sweetness offsets some of the spiciness. Sweet Moscato and Moscato d'Asti wines are very good served chilled on their own as a refreshing summertime wine. in recent years, being an approachable sweet wine that pairs easily with a variety of foods. Muscato has growing in popularity in the U.S. Raisins and sweeter style wines including a slightly fizzy wine style called Moscatoĭ'Asti. Grapes are high in sugars, flavonoids (antioxidants) and are used in edible grapes, The Muscat grape itself can range in color from white to black and are high in sugars and flavonoids (antioxidants). Muscato wines are produced in many countries including Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, and smaller countries like Greece, Moldova, Lebanon and Slovenia to name a few.

Also known as Moscato, Muscatel or Muscadel, Muscato is a fragrant dessert wine produced as both a sweet semi-sparkling wine (Moscato d'Asti) or a sweet still wine.

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