Nose
Rich tropical fruit on the nose (pineapple, passion fruit, ripe bananas) mingled with apricots.
Palate
On the palate it is captivatingly pleasant, fresh and sweet, with honey mingling with candied apricots and pineapples, while banana reemerges in the finish.
Growing Conditions
The winter was mild, while the spring was initially quite cold, but then warmed, reaching highs of 30 °C (86 F) by the end of May. The moisture accumulated during this period allowed the plants to follow a regular growth cycle. The high temperatures in July and August were balanced by the significant day-night temperature excursions in September, and by rains, which allowed the grapes to ripen well.
Harvest
The harvest, which began in early September and continued until the end of the month, immediately revealed the high potential of the vintage.
Bottling
February 5th 2011
Winemaking
Fermentation was in steel tanks, at temperatures between 11°C and 14°C. The very sweet must was fermented slowly for more than a month, to avoid loosing any of its fresh, sweet, fruity accents.
Appearance
Intense straw yellow.
Food Pairing
A perfect dessert wine.
