Winebased

Winebased is a term used to describe beverages and culinary preparations in which wine serves as the primary base or flavor medium. In beverage production, winebased products are typically crafted by combining wine with additional ingredients such as fruit, soda, herbs, or liqueurs, and may be fortified with distilled spirits to raise alcohol content. The result is a range of items that retain wine's character while offering broader sweetness, acidity, or complexity.

Common examples in the drinking culture include sangria, a fruit-forward drink typically made with red wine, chopped fruit, and a sweetener; wine-based spritzes, which mix wine with sparkling water or soda; and vermouths, which are aromatized, fortified wines flavored with botanicals. In wine-based culinary applications, wine is used as the base for sauces, reductions, and marinades, contributing acidity, aroma, and depth to dishes.

Regulatory and labeling standards for winebased products vary by country. Producers must often declare alcohol by volume, ingredients, and presence of any fortifying spirits. Market categorization can differ, with some jurisdictions classifying winebased items under general wine, fortified wine, or ready-to-drink beverages. The term emphasizes the central role of wine in the product, rather than the use of other base liquids, and reflects broad usage across hospitality and cooking.