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Sparkling · Light · Sweet
Asti's more refined sibling — gently frizzante, only 5-6% alcohol, all peach and orange blossom. The perfect summer dessert wine.
Why it works with Poached Pear In Red Wine
Light sweet sparkling with fresh fruit — the simplest dessert pairing that works.
Sparkling · Light · Off-dry
Veneto's everyday sparkler — Glera grape, charmat method, frothier and fruitier than Champagne. Pear, white flowers, easy fun. Made for aperitivo.
Why it works with Poached Pear In Red Wine
Off-dry bubbles lift fresh fruit and fruit-based desserts.
White · Light · Off-dry
Aromatic, racy, and shapeshifting — bone-dry in Alsace, off-dry on the Mosel, syrupy and ageless when late-harvested. The single most versatile wine for spicy food on earth.
Why it works with Poached Pear In Red Wine
Off-dry Riesling with fruit-forward dishes echoes stone-fruit and orchard notes.
Dessert · Full · Sweet
Bordeaux's legendary sweet white — Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc hit by noble rot, then patiently fermented. Honey, apricot, candied citrus, and a finish that lasts a small eternity. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese, or a fruit tart.
Why it works with Poached Pear In Red Wine
Sauternes with fruit tart is the textbook dessert-wine move.
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