08/19/2026
What does “dry” w**e actually mean? How much sugar can a dry w**e contain? And why can two w**es with the same residual sugar taste very different?
In this episode of The W**e Lab, Dr. Botezatu explores the science and sensory side of sweetness in w**e. We look at residual sugar, acidity, aroma, temperature, and balance; how w**emakers create sweet and off-dry styles; and why Riesling, Ch*****ne, Sauternes, Port, icew**e, and other w**es can make the language of sweetness surprisingly complicated.
We’ll also decode confusing terms like Brut, Extra Dry, Demi-Sec, trocken, Spätlese, and Auslese, and explain why sweetness is a w**e style rather than a measure of quality.
What does “dry” w**e actually mean? How much sugar can a dry w**e contain? And why can two w**es with the same residual sugar taste very different?In this episode of The W**e Lab, Andreea explores the science and sensory side of sweetness in w**e....
