félédes

Félédes is a wine style descriptor in Hungarian used to denote a wine with noticeable sweetness that is not as pronounced as in édes wines. The term derives from fél ("half") and édes ("sweet"), literally "half-sweet" or "semi-sweet."

Used primarily in Hungary and in some neighboring wine regions, félédes sits between dry (száraz) and sweet (édes) on the sweetness spectrum. The exact sugar level is not universally standardized and varies by producer and region, but the style generally offers perceptible fruitiness and balance from acidity.

On labels, félédes helps consumers anticipate a wine with some residual sugar, often presenting ripe fruit flavors and a lively finish. These wines can be white or rosé and are popular for pairing with lightly spicy dishes, fruit desserts, or creamy cheeses.

Félédes is distinct from both dry and sweet classifications, and may be seen in Hungarian wine labeling as part of a broader spectrum of sweetness terms. See also wine terminology, Hungarian wine.