Semi-Dry Wines
The flavor rating of wine is based on its sugar content. Thus, wines with a sugar content of 4 grams per liter are titled dry, semi-dry wines may contain up to 12 grams of residual sugar. Sweet wines are between 12 and 45 grams and if they contain more than 45 grams per liter, they are called sweet wines.
The residual sugar content of a wine is influenced by the fermentation process: the longer the berries ferment, the lower the residual sugar content and ultimately the drier the wine. In the production of semi-dry wines, the fermentation process is stopped prematurely so that it still retains sufficient residual sweetness. A semi-dry wine can be white, rosé or red and is produced in almost all wine-growing regions. Aromatically, it is an all-rounder and very popular with many, as it is less acidic than dry wine, but not as sweet as sweet wine.
How sweet or dry a wine is actually perceived in the end also ultimately depends on the subjective perception of taste: thus, dry wines can also taste quite sweet or vice versa. In addition to the sugar content, alcohol, acidity, glycerin or, for example, tannin contained in red wine influence the taste.
We have fruity and full-bodied semi-dry wines from Puglia ready for you. These taste excellent with meat, for example beef, lamb or roast. Semi-dry wines are also a wonderful companion for a cheese platter. - Gerardo
"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 · Salento Malvasia IGP 2022Cantina San Donaci, Puglia
The color of the slightly sweet Pietra Caya is a brilliant ruby red. Intense bouquet of wild berries and rum pot. Decently sweet and harmonious on the palate, pleasantly persistent. 100% Malvasia Nera. - Gerardo [TS02/23]
€ 6,95 9,27 €/L
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A Mano · Primitivo IGT 2022A Mano, Puglia
The basic Primitivo from A Mano also bears Mark Shannon's unmistakable signature: The wine is still dry and relatively light for a Primitivo, accompanied by wonderful freshness. The aroma is reminiscent of ripe red fruits such as raspberries and a pleasant spicy note. On the palate, this single-varietal Primitivo is youthful and full-bodied, underpinned by rounded fruit. - Gerardo [TS02/23]
€ 8,50 11,33 €/L
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Passione Reale · Appassimento Rosso IGP 2021Torrevento, Puglia
This red wine, produced by the appassimento method, has an intense ruby color with violet reflections. The aroma is reminiscent of fully ripe black cherries and ripe berries. The palate is full-bodied and balanced, underlined by slightly sweetish hints. - Gerardo [TS12/22]
€ 9,95 13,27 €/L
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Passaturo · Appassimento Malvasia IGT 2019Vetrère, Puglia
Malvasia Nera is an autochthonous grape variety of Puglia, which is rarely vinified pure, in the case of Vetrere even by the appassimento method: Deep red color in the glass, vegetal notes of ripe fruit and spices on the nose. In the mouth it has a bittersweet and pithy taste, with moderate acidity and noticeable tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/20]
€ 10,95 14,60 €/L
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