The plants are planted as classic bush vines. At perfect ripeness—which, in these cases, only occurs when the grapes have dried on the vines—the dried grapes are harvested by hand. A strict selection process is used to determine which grapes are suitable for pressing and which are not. The grapes are transported in small crates to the winery for pressing. After vinification, the wine matures in the bottle for another 12 months, resulting in a stunning final result.
Pouring this dessert wine, we were immediately impressed by its deep, dark red color. A rather unusual color for a dessert wine. With our noses in the glass, we were immediately captivated by the delightful aromas that emerged. Beautiful scents of flowers, spices, cinnamon, and ripe cherries. These translate into a pleasantly sweet dessert wine with a subtle, fresh finish. The delicious nuances of sweet cherries combined with a hint of dark chocolate and a touch of blackcurrant acidity make this dessert wine a true sensation. This Cantine Menhir D'Alesio pairs wonderfully with blue cheeses, almond desserts, and marzipan.
