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 Pietra Caya, a semi-dry Malvasia from the sun-drenched Salento region, is a bright ruby red in the glass with a seductive sheen. On the nose, it develops an intense, inviting bouquet of ripe wild berries, accompanied by a hint of rum pot and subtle nuances of dark cherries. This aromatic diversity gives it a warm, almost sensual depth that reveals the rich fruitiness of the Malvasia grape from the very first...
€ 6,95 = 9,27 €/L
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Verduzzo Venezia Giulia IGT 2023Cantina Rauscedo, Friuli
Verduzzo is a regional specialty from Friuli that is traditionally used for noble sweet wines. The transparent bottle allows the bright golden yellow color, which the wine owes to the intense summer sun, to come into its own.
€ 7,95 = 10,60 €/L
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A Mano · Primitivo IGT 2023A Mano, Puglia
The Primitivo from A Mano is a modern classic that elegantly exploits the potential of this southern Italian grape variety. The nose reveals an intense aroma of ripe red fruit, especially raspberries, which is accompanied by a fine, almost Mediterranean spiciness. The style of the wine is deliberately dry and light - an expression of Mark Shannon's philosophy, which combines authenticity with modern drinking...
€ 8,50 = 11,33 €/L
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Passaturo · Appassimento Malvasia IGT 2022Vetrère, Puglia
Passaturo is an expressive, single-varietal Malvasia Nera that is vinified using the traditional appassimento method. The grapes dry directly on the vine, which intensifies the aromas and gives the wine a remarkable depth. It has a rich ruby red color in the glass, while the bouquet is multi-layered with ripe red fruits, fine spicy notes, vegetal hints and a hint of balsamic...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Prima Mano · Primitivo IGT 2022A Mano, Puglia
Prima Mano seduces the senses with aromas of crushed rose petals, raspberries, blueberries, black pepper and the scent of sunlight on a dewy meadow. Notes of dried apricots, maraschino cherries, lemon and eucalyptus unfold on the finish. This wine is produced without wood maturation, which allows its natural aromas and special fermentation technique to come into their...
€ 19,95 = 26,60 €/L
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