What is a sweet red wine?
While many wine snobs look down their noses at wine that is “too sweet,” some sweet red wines are actually quite good, particularly when slightly chilled and enjoyed al fresco. Sweet red wines are also very useful for making a number of delicious dishes, such as veal marsala.MarsalaMarsala is a sweet red wine that is often fortified. It is used in both savory dishes like chicken or veal marsala and in some Italian desserts.LambruscoLambrusco is a red sparkling wine from Italy that comes in dry, semisweet and sweet varieties. One popular brand in America is Cella.Banfi Rosa RegaleMade from Brachetto grapes from the south of Italy, Banfi Rosa Regale is a semisweet sparkling red wine with strong berry overtones.Arbor MistArbor Mist is an American winemaker that sells red and white wines sweetened with fruit flavorings. These wines are very inexpensive, rarely retailing for over $5 for a 750 ml bottle.PortPort is a very strong dessert wine, often matured for over a decade in small casks.
