Tasting - Gallo Family Sweet Pineapple

Name: Gallo Family Sweet Pineapple

Variety: Sweet Wine (not specified)

Region: Modesto, California

Country: United States

Year: Not given on bottle, only given the year founded 

Price: $5.99

Website Review: On the website Total Wine, NiniasMommv mentioned how the wine is very light and has just the right amount of pineapple. There was a mention of an aftertaste that the wine has. It was also nice the bottle of wine was affordable. They gave the wine a 4/5 star rating. (NiniasMommv, 2021)

Wine Folly: Since the varietal of the wine isn't specified, I am just going to talk about the sweetness and acidity. According to Wine Folly on pg 16 and 17, on the sweetness scale this wine is considered sweet (around 21-72 calories). In my opinion the acidity and floral flavors level out the sweetness and doesn't make it that sweet. On pg 21, since the wine is a light body white its pH is around 3. I can agree with this because the fruit in the wine is acidic, but it doesn't make your mouth pucker. It's hard to compare this wine to the book because no specific varietal is mentioned and it just says its a "sweet wine". 

My Review: When I first smelled the wine, I didn't get any hints of pineapple or a super sweet smell. The first taste was very light and it was really good. I think it definitely tastes a lot better when chilled. I first drank it when it was only chilled for about 15 mins and it was okay. Then I tasted it later on, chilled with some ice and the flavors were very present. The wine didn't taste like you were just eating a pineapple, but the hint of pineapple was there. Some light floral elements are in the wine as well. I would recommend drinking this during spring or summer while enjoying some dessert. The wine is super light and went down very smooth. 

Was not eaten with any food!

Reference:

“Gallo Family Sweet Pineapple Fruit Wine.” Total Wine & More, https://www.totalwine.com/wine/fruit-wine/fruit-blends/gallo-family-sweet-pineapple-fruit-wine/p/215606750.