By Malvina Demaj Last Updated: Mar 13, 2026

Mulled wine

(muhld wyn)
DEFINITION

Mulled wine

Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine, is a drink made by gently heating red wine with spices (cinnamon, star anise and cloves), citrus (orange, lemon) and sweeteners (sugar, honey). It is warm and aromatic, served in mugs during winter and the Christmas season in European countries.It is known as Vin Chaud in France, Glogg in Scandinavia or Glühwein in Germany. Variations of mulled wine exist that involve the use of fruit wines, white wine or non alcoholic wines.

Did you know? Mulled wine is best made with young, fruity red wines such as Merlot or Grenache because heating destroys the complex flavors of prized, aged wines.

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