Dessert Wine

Vinsanto is a dessert wine hailing from Santorini. It is made with sun-dried Assyrtiko and Aidani grapes. Despite a surprisingly similar name, this Greek wine does not have much in common with the more famous Vin Santo from Tuscany. The g... READ MORE

Malagousia is an ancient, white-skinned Greek grape that was saved from extinction by Vangelis Gerovassiliou, who brought it back from obscurity in the 1970s. The grape produces aromatic dry wines, which are usually of excellent quality. ... READ MORE

This amber-colored dessert wine hails from the eponymous Cypriot region. The wine is exclusively produced from sun-dried Xynisteri (white) and Mavro (red) grape varieties, both of which are indigenous to Cyprus. The wine is matured for a minimum o... READ MORE

Nectar is a wine style that hails from Samos. The wine is produced from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, which is locally known as Moschato Aspro. The style is made with late-harvested and sun-dried grapes, and the wines have to be oa... READ MORE

This late-harvest dessert wine of Bordeaux is predominantly made with Sémillon, the region's rare golden-skinned white grapes affected by noble rot, though the blends often include Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. The appellations may includ... READ MORE

Tokaji Aszú (vyber) is a full-bodied dessert wine produced in the Tokaj wine region, which is shared by Hungary and Slovakia. It is produced from six grape varieties including Furmint as the predominant grape, but also Hársl... READ MORE

Moscatel de Setúbal is a fortified dessert wine produced on the Portuguese Setúbal peninsula. Primarily made from Moscatel de Setúbal, internationally known as Muscat of Alexandria, the wines are fortified with grape ... READ MORE

This sweet, well-structured Italian wine is produced in Veneto region with air-dried (passito) grapes. Corvina is the principal grape variety, while the blends commonly include Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara. Recioto della ValpolicellaREAD MORE

Vin Santo is a type of Italian wine made with dry grapes (passito method) that is produced in various styles. Vin Santo del Chianti is a regional variety from Tuscany—the birthplace of the style—and it can only be produced in ... READ MORE

Samos Vin Doux is the most popular wine from Samos. It is produced from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, which is locally known as Moschato Aspro. Apart from this style, the appellation also includes dry wines and the renowned Samos N... READ MORE

Monbazillac is a French appellation in the Bergerac wine region that mainly produces late-harvest sweet wines from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes that were affected by noble rot. The wines produced in the area are typica... READ MORE

Located on the eponymous Greek island, Muscat of Limnos is a Greek appellation that produces sweet dessert wines exclusively from white Muscat of Alexandria grapes. The wines can be fortified or naturally sweet—when they are classif... READ MORE

Prošek is a subtly sweet Croatian dessert wine which is traditionally produced in the south of the country, predominantly Dalmatia. The wine is made with a passito method—in which the grapes are first dried before th... READ MORE

Spätlese Riesling is one of the categories for late-harvest German Riesling wines. It falls under a broader category of Prädikatswein—which is a classification based on the ripeness level at which the grapes are harvested.... READ MORE

Crna Tamjanika is a red grape cultivated in Serbia that is mainly associated with Negotin and Fruška gora. The origin of the grape has not yet been identified, but it is either closely related or identical to Rosenmuskateller, an a... READ MORE

Barsac is a white dessert wine that gets its name from a small village south of Bordeaux in the south-west of France. It is mainly produced from Semillon grapes, though Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle may also be used in t... READ MORE

Sainte-Croix-du-Mont is a French appellation for sweet white wines located in Bordeaux. Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sémillon are the principal grape varieties used in their production. These wines are usually deep yellow with ... READ MORE

Moscato Giallo is a white grape variety that probably originated in Italy. It is mainly cultivated in northern Italy, with the best expressions coming from Trentino-Alto Adige. The grape belongs to the broad Moscato family. It is used in ... READ MORE

Vin Santo di Montepulciano is an Italian wine that belongs to the group of renowned Vin Santo dessert wines. White Montepulciano is typically produced from a minimum of 70% Grechetto (Pulcinculo), Malvasia, and Trebbiano Toscano grapes, w... READ MORE

Moscato Rosa is a red-skinned Italian grape mostly cultivated in Alto Adige and Trentino. The name rosa (pink) is not a reference to the color of the skins or the wine but to the rose aroma that is typical for these wines. The grape is ma... READ MORE

Coteaux de l'Aubance is a French appellation located in the Loire valley. The region exclusively produces sweet white wines that are based on Chenin Blanc (Pineau de la Loire). These fresh and mineral wines tend to display aromas of white... READ MORE

Verduzzo is a white Italian grape that is mainly cultivated in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The name is used for two (unrelated) grapes, but it is mostly associated with Verduzzo Friulano, which can produce versatile wines of excellent quality.... READ MORE

Produced in the province of Vicenza, these sweet wines are exclusively made from air-dried Garganega grapes. The region produces dry Classico styles, as well as harmonious sparkling (spumante) wines. Dry Recioto di Gambellara win... READ MORE

Moscato di Saracena is a dessert wine produced around Saracena in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. The wine is made from various local varieties, usually Guarnaccia, Malvasia, Duraca and Muscat (Moscatello di Saracena). The production m... READ MORE

Valcalepio moscato passito is a straw wine that belongs to a larger Valcalepio appellation located in the province of Bergamo. The wines are made with the local Moscato di Scanzo grapes, which are partially dried (passito method). These r... READ MORE

Quarts de Chaume is a French appellation located in the Loire that produces well-known dessert wines from Chenin Blanc grapes. These golden-colored wines are well-balanced and harmonious, lively, and fresh, with typical aromas of flowers,... READ MORE

Coteaux du Layon is a French appellation located in the Loire wine region. It is known for their sweet Chenin Blanc (Pineau de Loire) wines that are produced from late harvested or noble rot grapes. Typical aromas found in these well-bala... READ MORE

Sweet Recioto di Soave wines are produced in the province of Verona with dried Garganega grapes as the principal variety, while the most common addition to the blend includes Trebbiano di Soave. The wines produced in the region are well-s... READ MORE

Although the name Colli di Conegliano is mainly associated with sparkling Prosecco, this DOCG appellation that shares the same name only covers still wines, including red, white, and dessert styles. The most prominent of the group is the ... READ MORE

Passito di Pantelleria is a dessert wine hailing from Pantelleria, an Italian island located between Sicily and Tunisia. The wine is made with dried (passito) Muscat of Alexandria grapes, locally known as Zibibbo. Passito is a traditional method o... READ MORE

Ikaria has been known for its wine production since the ancient times when the wine carried the name Pramnios Oinos—given after the mountain peak Pramnos. The wine was produced from sun-dried Fokiano grapes, and it was quit... READ MORE

Zibibbo is the local Sicilian name for Muscat of Alexandria grapes. This grape belongs to a large family of Moscato grapes, which are famous for their perfumed aromas and sweet flavors. Muscat of Alexandria is believed to be one of the ol... READ MORE

Muscat de Rivesaltes is a sweet white wine from Languedoc-Roussillon (Occitanie). Based on Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains and Muscat d'Alexandrie grapes, these golden-yellow wines are classified as vin doux naturel—which have... READ MORE

Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit is a type of dessert wine entirely made from Picolit, a variety that is native to Friuli Venezi Giulia. These wines were once the most popular Italian sweet wines. They were favored by aristocracy and we... READ MORE

Muškat momjanski is a wine of protected origin that is produced in the vicinity of Momjan in Istria. The wines are made from a Muscat variety, precisely a variety of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. The unique combination of mi... READ MORE

Rutherglen Muscat is a fortified dessert wine hailing from the Rutherglen wine region in North East Victoria. The wines are made from Muscat à Petits Grains Rouge—one of the red small-berried varieties belonging to the Muscat... READ MORE

Muscat de Lunel is a French appellation located in Herault that produces naturally sweet fortified wines from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. They are made using a mutage process in which alcohol is added to stop fermentatio... READ MORE

Visciolato (vino di visciole) is a type of Italian cherry wine, typical for the region of Marche. The drink is made with sour cherries (Prunus cerasus) that are characterized by their red flesh and tart flavor. Although there are several ... READ MORE

Anthemis is a style of wine that hails from Samos. It is made entirely from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, the island's signature grape known as Moschato Aspro. Essentially, Anthemis is the aged version of vin doux, the most popular... READ MORE

Cannellino di Frascati is a dessert wine that hails from the province of Roma. In 2011, the appellation was awarded the highest (DOCG) status. These intense and full-bodied wines are made with Malvasia bianca di Candia and (or) Malvasia d... READ MORE

Belonging to Jurançon appellation, which is located in in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Jurançon moelleux is a dessert wine that is made with a combination of Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng grapes. These golden-colored wine... READ MORE

This amber-colored dessert wine is based on Bosco grapes, which must constitute at least 40% of the blend, while the other significant grape varieties include Albarola and Vermentino. The wine is produced with a passito method in which th... READ MORE