Variety:
100% Cabernet Franc

Appellation:
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Vinification:
Harvested in January at 39.1^◦Brix.  It’s finished at 212 g/L residual sugar.  11% alcohol  Will cellar and age through 2030.

Tasting:
With great colour intensity in the glass, it opens up with a plethora of confected red fruit characteristics like strawberry and raspberry jam along with maraschino cherry and a backdrop of baking spice. The palate shares similar descriptors with the nose but with an emphasis on rhubarb, caramelized sugar, milk chocolate and a savoury quality. Despite being a lusciously sweet wine, there is ample acidity to keep it fresh and to reduce the perception of sweetness which ultimately leads to a very flavourful desert wine with a smooth mouthfeel.

Food Paring: 
Cabernet Franc Icewine pairs well with dark chocolate, red berry driven desserts and strong cheeses.

Winery: 
Since arriving in Niagara on the Lake, Canada in 1948, the Pillitteri family has been committed to creating a legacy for generations to follow. Now, over six decades later, Pillitteri Estates Winery proudly continues a family tradition of viticulture and winemaking excellence. With three generations actively involved with our winery’s operations, we can truly say that each bottle of wine we make is a product of our family’s passion. We are proud to be able to share the fruits of our labour with wine enthusiasts around the world, and consider each person that enjoys a glass of Pillitteri wine to be a part of our family.

Still located in Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada, on the site of the original fruit market and family farm.  We welcome guests from around the world to our one of a kind barrel cellar, vineyard and winemaking facility. Guests are encouraged to visit our winery for wine tastings of our popular varieties. Tasting flights and Icewines are available.  We recommend booking a tour in advance online.

◉ The Importer: E-Corp, Inc.
◉ The Winery: Pillitteri Estates Winery Wesbite
◉ Other Wines from Pillitteri Estates at E-Corp