Mulled wine quality at the Christmas market: How to recognize the best!

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Find out how you can recognize high-quality mulled wine at the Christmas market and avoid inferior versions. Tips from expert Yvonne Heistermann.

Mulled wine quality at the Christmas market: How to recognize the best!

Winter mulled wine is part of Advent like the Christmas tree is part of Christmas time. But be careful! Not every mulled wine served at the Christmas market is a culinary delight. How oe24.at reports, a wise selection is crucial to ensure a high level of enjoyment, especially at a time when punch prices are rising. A good mulled wine exudes a harmonious aroma of cinnamon, cloves and orange peel - a sign of quality. However, if the smell is too alcoholic or artificial, it is better to keep your distance.

So what should you pay attention to? According to Yvonne Heistermann from the Sommelier Union Germany, good mulled wine requires high-quality ingredients, starting with red wine. She emphasizes that the wine should not taste biting or bitter, but that the aromas of the spices and fresh fruit juices must be harmoniously expressed. The optimal serving temperature, around 70 °C, is also crucial in order to preserve the delicate aromas without the alcohol evaporating. A hot mulled wine that tastes bitter or is overly sweet could indicate inferior ingredients.

Quality features and tips

The color of the mulled wine also provides information about its quality. A strong red often shows that a good wine was used here. A pale or unnaturally colored drink could be considered inferior. A long queue at the mulled wine stand is often a sign of good quality - because where there are a lot of people waiting, there are usually a lot of positive experiences. Utopia.de also emphasizes that it is best to prepare mulled wine yourself in order to maintain control over the ingredients. Homemade mulled wine made from organic ingredients not only offers the best taste, but also the best conscience!

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