L'Acadie Vineyards Passito

L'Acadie Vineyards

$26.09 

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Wine Specs

Appellation: Annapolis Valley

Aging: Aging on cork will continue to soften acidity and marry flavours well into its 10th birthday (2031). We have 10 year+ aged vintages in our library and very excited to share soon!
Residual Sugar
3.4 g/l, dry
Alcohol %
11.7 

Winemaker Notes

Passito is named for the art of drying grapes after harvest for elevated intensity and roundness. We started drying harvested organic Estate Leon Millot on October 28 and used a controlled flow of air over clusters for 30 days, monitoring sugar concentration and quality development every day.

 Traditional appassimento methods of ripasso winemaking are famous in northern Italy using double fermentation on dried skins. We researched this red wine style for five years at Kentville Research and Development Centre in the winery’s early years and find parallels to dried fig characters of Italian versions.

 Passito is a blend of Marechal Foch from two vintages. Estate Leon Millot dried to 25 Brix. Matured 12 months in American oak barrels. The goal is to develop round tannins during barrel aging with balanced subtle oak flavour. Dry with notes of cherry, cocoa, cracked pepper and soft tannins.

Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The goal is to develop round tannins during barrel aging with balanced subtle oak flavour. Dry with notes of cherry, cocoa, and cracked pepper with soft, supple tannins.
Production Notes
Appassimento techniques. Aged 2 years andFoch reserve 6 years, both in seasoned American oak barrels.
Winemaker Notes
59% Marechal Foch, 28% Estate Leon Millot appassimento, 13% Foch reserve 
Food Pairing Notes
Roasted vegetables, Rich tomato-based dishes, Italian, Greek and Mexican cuisine, Medium and strong cheese



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