🍷 Vin cuit
A sweet Provençal wine from boiled-down must, drunk at Christmas.
Vin cuit is a sweet wine from Provence, in southern France. The name means “cooked wine”. It is made from grape must that is boiled down until part of the water has evaporated. The must becomes thick and sweet, and only then is it fermented.
In Provence vin cuit is a traditional Christmas wine. It stands on the table among the “thirteen desserts”, the set of sweets served at Christmas. The wine is usually amber, with notes of dried fruit and caramel.
A similar wine exists in Italy, where it is called vino cotto. Both come from the old habit of boiling down must to get sweetness, back when sugar was not found in every home.
Vin cuit is a type of wine rather than the product of one area: it is made in several places in France, but it is most closely linked with Provence. Sweet wine is served in small amounts, as a dessert.
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Frequently asked questions
What is vin cuit?
A sweet Provençal wine made from boiled-down grape must, traditionally served at Christmas.
How is vin cuit different from ordinary wine?
The must is boiled before fermentation, so the wine is thick, sweet and dark.
How is vin cuit similar to vino cotto?
Both are made from boiled must: vin cuit in France, vino cotto in Italy.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
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- OIV, International Code of Oenological Practices