Vin Doux Naturel

Advanced Wine Styles & Types

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Definição

French naturally sweet fortified wine.

Em Profundidade

Made by adding grape spirit during fermentation (mutage) to preserve natural sweetness. Despite the name ('naturally sweet'), the spirit addition is the key intervention. Major styles: Banyuls and Maury (red, Grenache-based), Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise and Muscat de Rivesaltes (white, Muscat). Rancio-style VDN are deliberately oxidized for nutty, complex character.

Detalhes

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Wine Styles & Types
Dificuldade
Advanced
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