Warm up with mulled wine during the cold winter! Recommended wines that go well with mulled wine
Mulled wine will warm you from the inside out during the cold season.
An easy winter drink to make by simply combining wine with spices and fruit and heating it up.
However, when making mulled wine, I suddenly had a question...
Can you make mulled wine using regular wine?
"Is there a wine specifically for mulled wine?"
So, this time we asked Lucia's wine sommelier, Yuuta Okada, "Does he have any recommended wines that go well with mulled wine?"
Mulled wine can be made with any type of wine
You can make mulled wine at home using leftover wine or cheap wine under 1,000 yen!
Even if you think your wine has gone bad, if you make it into hot wine and combine it with spices, it can be transformed into a new wine!
If you're not satisfied with the taste of the wine, try making it into hot wine and turning it into a delicious drink.
Easy mulled wine recipes for home and camping
As an alternative to hot wine, we also recommend making sangria.
[Easy Sangria] A delicious recipe using wines carefully selected by sommeliers
Can be made with red, white, or rosé wine
When you think of mulled wine, you might imagine a combination of red wine, spices, and fruit.
However, it can also be made with white wine and rosé wine!
There are many different recipes for mulled wine, so try to find your favorite recipe for red wine, white wine, or rosé wine.
If you don't mind, you don't need any special ingredients and you can make it at home with ingredients you have, so you can start making it today.
Easy mulled wine recipes for home and camping
There is also a wine made specifically for mulled wine.
Mulled wine is a standard drink at Christmas markets in Europe, including Germany.
In Germany, mulled wine is called "mulled wine" (Gluhwein) .
Mulled wine is made by infusing spices and fruits, and can be made into hot wine simply by heating it, so there is no need to gather the ingredients for making it.
If you don't want to bother making hot wine from a recipe, why not try mulled wine instead?
Sommelier recommendation! Wines that are easy to use for mulled wine
We asked Lucia's wine sommelier, Yuta Okada, about wines that go well with mulled wine!
You can make delicious hot wine using affordable wine, which can be purchased for around 1,000 yen.
Hot wine has just the right amount of sweetness to make it warm and delicious, so it's a good idea to choose a commercially available wine that is a little sweeter.
[Red] Kuma Organic Cabernet Sauvignon / Michel Turin
This Argentine red wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, but compared to European wines it has smoother tannins and a more fruity flavor.
The acidity is mild, so it doesn't have astringent properties (a harsh feeling) when heated.
It has the aroma of black currant and hints of black pepper, making it a hot wine with a strong base.
[Red] Santa Helena Alpaca Carmenere
This wine is made from Carmenere, a grape variety that represents Chile. It has a somewhat rustic flavor, and even when made into mulled wine, it has a soothing effect.
This wine is adaptable to added herbs and spices, so be creative and try out a variety of recipes.
[White] Organic Chardonnay / Casa Vinicola Sartori
A Chardonnay wine that has been rigorously certified organic in Italy.
Perhaps thanks to this, the aroma of wine and alcohol that emerges when heated is gentle and rich.
It's a versatile wine that can be paired with any food or situation, so you can enjoy it as is when you first open it, and if you can't finish it, you can make it into hot wine and enjoy it again. We recommend using it in that way!
Warm up with mulled wine during the cold winter
During the cold winter, you can warm yourself up with some mulled wine.
You can make a variety of mulled wines with your own original twist, so you'll never run out of drinks to drink in the winter!
Lucia's offers a wide range of wine accessories, including alternatives to decanters , to enhance your home's wine life.