Dessert wine comes from super-sweet grapes, which are made by stopping the fermentation process before it changes all the sugar into booze.
As the name suggests, they’re designed to be enjoyed after dinner, preferably – but not always – with dessert (in which case, a bottle that matches or exceeds the sweetness of the pudding is recommended). A strong cheese board, though, can sometimes stand up to the sweetness of a dessert wine, while many can also be sipped solo.
