
Sweet Wine | Red
Italian red sweet wine embodies one of the country's oldest and most fascinating traditions. Variations of these noble wines can be found in almost all of Italy's wine regions, but the Passito wines, made from dried grapes, are particularly famous. Careful drying - usually on straw mats or in well-ventilated rooms - concentrates the sugar, aromas, and acidity in the berries. The result is dense, aromatically complex wines of impressive depth that exude both elegance and warmth. The Romans were already familiar with this form of vinification, and it is still practiced today with great care and craftsmanship.
One of the best-known examples is Recioto, particularly from the Valpolicella region in Veneto. It is considered to be the origin of the world-famous Amarone, but unlike Amarone, it is not fully fermented in order to preserve its natural sweetness. Its velvety texture and notes of dried fruit, figs, cocoa, and spices make it an ideal accompaniment to desserts, mature cheeses, or simply as a meditative wine for special moments. Other regions—such as Tuscany, Sicily, and Apulia—also cultivate their own variations of Passito, creating an impressive spectrum of flavors and styles that sweetly reflect the diversity and passion of Italian wine culture. - Gerardo [TS10/25]
"Most sweet wines are made from grapes that hang on the vine for a long time and can therefore accumulate more sugar. More effort is required to pick ripe grapes and dry them before pressing - by spreading them out either in the sun or on racks in an airy place. This raisining removes water from the grapes and concentrates their sugar content." - Max Allen (The Magic of Wine)
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Pietra Caya · Passito di Malvasia Nera IGT 2022Cantina San Donaci, Puglia
The Pietra Caya Passito di Malvasia Nera is a fascinating dessert wine that presents itself in a rich, deep ruby red with shimmering violet reflections. It reveals its full expressiveness on the nose: an intense, almost beguiling aroma of wild berries, ripe plums and preserved cherries, accompanied by fine nuances of dried fruit and a hint of cocoa and spices. This rich aroma prepares you for an intense taste...
€ 10,50 = 21,00 €/L
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Valzer in Rosa Moscato Rosa IGT 2023Vigneti Pittaro, Friuli
The Moscato Rosa “Valzer in Rosa” from Vigneti Pittaro is a true symphony of aromas and flavors. The special climatic conditions of the Grave del Friuli give this noble sweet wine an extraordinary aroma that reveals itself in intense notes of dried rose petals, orange peel and red...
€ 10,95 = 14,60 €/L
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Aleatico Dolce IGT 2019 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The Aleatico Dolce presents itself in the glass with a rich purple-red color and ruby reflections that underline its deep, sensual radiance. On the nose, this dessert wine develops dense and elegant aromas of blackberries, prunes and a subtle note of leather, giving it a seductive...
€ 12,00 = 32,00 €/L
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Rosso Passito da Uve Stramature DOC 2011Bissoni, Emilia-Romagna
This passito wine impresses with its deep garnet red color and beguilingly elegant aroma. Notes of ripe fruit preserved in alcohol blend with nuances of cocoa, tobacco, balsamic vinegar and spicy accents, giving it a fascinating depth.
€ 17,95 € 15,99 = 42,64 €/L
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Casotto del Merlo · Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG 2019Campagnola, Veneto
The Recioto della Valpolicella Casotto del Merlo impresses with an intense red color with seductive violet reflections. An ethereal bouquet unfolds on the nose, dominated by fruity aromas of cherries and sour cherries, making the wine a seductive experience right from the start. These aromas are accompanied by a slight sweetness and a pleasant depth that perfectly accentuates the complexity of the...
€ 19,95 = 39,90 €/L
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Passito Rosso IGP 2020Vetrère, Puglia
The Malvasia Nera Passito from Vetrère impresses with its deep ruby red, sparkling color and a beguiling bouquet that combines floral hints of hedge and rose petals with the intense fruit of ripe cherries. This fine aroma gives the dessert wine a special elegance and expressiveness, which sets the mood for a multi-layered taste experience right from the...
€ 19,95 = 39,90 €/L
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Casotto del Merlo · Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG 2021Campagnola, Veneto
The Recioto della Valpolicella Casotto del Merlo impresses with an intense red color with seductive violet reflections. An ethereal bouquet unfolds on the nose, dominated by fruity aromas of cherries and sour cherries, making the wine a seductive experience right from the start. These aromas are accompanied by a slight sweetness and a pleasant depth that perfectly accentuates the complexity of the...
€ 20,95 = 41,90 €/L
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21 · Primitivo Dolce IGT 2019 (Bio)Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
The Primitivo Dolce 21 from Polvanera impresses in the glass with its intense, deep purple color. The bouquet is beguiling and complex: ripe blackberries and juicy cherries merge with warm notes of carob, fresh thyme and a hint of wild mint, which gives the wine a subtle freshness. This aromatic depth underlines its origin from sun-drenched...
€ 21,00 = 56,00 €/L
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L'Eremita · Recioto della Valpolicella DOC 2017Ca' Rugate, Veneto
A noble sweet red wine with intense character and personality: L’Eremita reveals a deep ruby red color in the glass, already hinting at its remarkable density and elegance. This Recioto is a true masterpiece, offering a refined interpretation of the powerful tradition of...
€ 22,95 = 45,90 €/L
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L'Eremita · Recioto della Valpolicella DOC 2018Ca' Rugate, Veneto
A noble sweet red wine with intense character and personality: L’Eremita reveals a deep ruby red color in the glass, already hinting at its remarkable density and elegance. This Recioto is a true masterpiece, offering a refined interpretation of the powerful tradition of...
€ 23,95 = 47,90 €/L
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Rosenmuskateller DOC 2021 (1er Geschenkbox)Muri Gries, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Rose Muscat enchants in the glass with a bright ruby red color that immediately attracts attention. An intense, multi-layered bouquet unfolds on the nose, characterized by beguiling aromas reminiscent of fragrant rose petals, dried apricots and ripe figs. These floral and fruity notes lend the wine a seductive freshness and complexity that invite you to...
€ 24,95 = 66,53 €/L
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Rosenmuskateller DOC 2023 (1er Geschenkbox)Muri Gries, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Rose Muscat enchants in the glass with a bright ruby red color that immediately attracts attention. An intense, multi-layered bouquet unfolds on the nose, characterized by beguiling aromas reminiscent of fragrant rose petals, dried apricots and ripe figs. These floral and fruity notes lend the wine a seductive freshness and complexity that invite you to...
€ 25,95 = 69,20 €/L
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