2011 IL PASSITO, Magnum
An elegant and nuanced blend of late harvest Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, this honey sweet dessert wine is made in the fine sauterne style.
*Gold Medal - 2015 American Fine Wine Competition*
Not eligible for case discount.
*Gold Medal - 2015 American Fine Wine Competition*
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Varietal
52% Sauvignon Blanc, 48% Semillon
Appellation
North Coast
Harvest Date
November 2 - December 8, 2011
Acid
9.0 g/L
pH
3.75
Aging
22 months in French oak barrelsFermentationBarrel fermented
Bottling Date
September 9, 2013
Residual Sugar
13.2 Brix
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Profile
Awards
♦ Gold Medal - 2015 American Fine Wine Competition
Winemaker Notes
A regal dessert wine made from overripe grapes which develop Botrytis cinerea, or “Noble Rot”, shriveling the skins and enhancing sugar, acid, and flavor intensity. This succulent and deliciously spicy white wine is made in the style of some of the world’s greatest dessert wines, such as Sauternes and the “dried grape” white wines of Sicily such as “Passito di Pantelleria”.
Food Pairing Notes
Enjoy with dried fruit (especially figs), or foie gras with honey or almond paste on a crostini to show its complex and intriguing aromas and succulent spice.