2009 IL PASSITO, Reserve, Late Harvest Semillon
Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
61% Semillon, 39% Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
North Coast
Acid
7.4 g/L
pH
3.58
Aging
Barrel-Fermented and aged for 19 months in 100% new French Oak
Residual Sugar
13.0 Brix
Alcohol %
14.3%
2009 IL PASSITO, Reserve, Late Harvest Semillon
AWARD WINNER-2012 American Fine Wine Competition- Double Gold-White Wine Category/ Best of Show
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This deep yellow-gold hued wine offers aromas of honey, sweet vanilla, apricot nectar, and fragrant flowers. The bouquet is complimented by the toasty notes from the selection of French oak barrels and the aging “on the yeast” for 19 months. The 2009 vintage was ideal for the slow and even growth of the Botrytis, and yielded a wine of exceptional intensity and concentration. The wine is uncommonly viscous and lingers on the palate long after tasting. The natural sweetness leaves a lasting impression that is unmistakably from perfectly overripe wine grapes.
Awards
Double Gold Medal, Best of Show Winner (White Wine Category) - 2012 American Fine Wine Competition
Winemaker Notes
Il Passito is 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
A great after-dinner sipping wine, perfect with farm cheeses and sweet preparations of the Sicilian tradition. Its rich concentration and delectable peach and apricot flavours should be enjoyed 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. It is very rich on the palate and also ideal with seasonal fresh fruit desserts.
Production
900 cases (18 x 500 mL bottles)
Product Reviews
Michael
(Dec 6, 2012 at 6:32 PM)
This wine was very sweet and rich with flavor. Great for after a meal of Poultry or Meat. I thouroghly enjoyed it! A wine like no other.
Shawn
(Jan 9, 2013 at 8:56 PM)
A fabulous Sauternes style wine! I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys this style of wine. It may not be from Bordeaux but I enjoy it just as much. It is excellent with cheese, fruit salad, foie gras, or a desert.
