Wine Sweetness Scale
Wine sweetness (or wine dryness) is determined not only by the amount of sugar in a wine, but also by acidity, alcohol content, and the presence of compounds called tannins.
Below is an easy to read wine sweetness chart showing most popular varieties of red and white wines, and how sweet or dry they taste. Keep in mind that individual wine types can vary between makers, so this chart should be used as a general reference to help you pick a wine suited to your tastes.
Red Wine Sweetness Chart
| Red Wine Sweetness |
Red Wine Varieties (Click a wine name for a description and food pairings) |
|---|---|
| Very Dry (0/00) | BordeauxChiantiMontepulciano |
| Off Dry (1-2) |
BeaujolaisBurgundy Cabernet FrancSangioveseValpolicella |
| Medium (3-4) |
Cabernet Sauvignon GrenacheMalbecMerlotShiraz/SyrahZinfandel |
| Sweet (5-6) | Port |
| Very Sweet (7+) | Ice Wine |
White Wine Sweetness Chart
| White Wine Sweetness |
White Wine Varieties (Click a wine name for a description and food pairings) |
|---|---|
| Very Dry (0/00) | Chenin BlancPinot Grigio |
| Off Dry (1-2) | ChardonnayPinot GrisSauvignon BlancSemillon |
| Medium (3-4) | GewurztraminerMoscato/MuscatRiesling |
| Sweet (5-6) | Sauternes |
| Very Sweet (7+) | Ice Wine |
To see all red and white wine descriptions and food pairings, click below:
Red Wine Descriptions
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White Wine Descriptions
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