Dessert wines

Tormaresca Kaloro 2018
Moscato di Trani DOC

The name of Tormaresca's dessert wine evokes the image of the pleasantly warm climate of Apulia and the golden colors of its landscape bathed in sunlight. Moscato is one of the most prized grape varieties in Apulia due to its natural sweetness and its characteristic aroma, which allows for the production of fantastic white wines with golden hues. Perfect to serve with almond-based desserts, cakes and even sweet spicy cheeses.

Tormaresca is traditions and people at the heart of Apulia. Here there is warmth, character and personality in buckets in the heel of the Italian football boot. After the Second World War, large investments were made in the northern regions of Italy. It brought prosperity with it and thus also a market for producing top wines. It was different in Southern Italy, which entered a negative spiral that can best be compared to a developing country. As there was no work to be had outside of agriculture, the youth moved away to the rich north, and with it also the innovation that could otherwise revive the economy in the area. The wines were characterized by the fact that the locals remained the locals. They drank their rosé slightly oxidized, and the red wine was often diluted with water before being drunk in a slightly chilled state in a cool, shady place. Only in the 1980s did the situation begin to change little by little, and small financial interventions in the tourism industry bore fruit. In the wine industry, a new generation flourished. As a large proportion of visitors to the region came from large and strong economies such as the USA, a market was also created for the region's best wines.

Château Suduiraut
1er Cru Classé 1855 Sauternes

Château Suduiraut 1er Cru Classé 1855 is a famous Sauternes wine from the Bordeaux region of France, known for its rich and complex sweetness. The 1997 vintage follows the tradition of quality that characterizes this Premier Cru Classé estate.

Classification: Premier Cru Classé in the famous 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines.
Location: The property is located in Sauternes, near Château d’Yquem, with vineyards that benefit from the unique fog that develops Botrytis cinerea (noble rot), an essential factor for the concentration and complexity of Sauternes wines.
The vineyards: Suduiraut has around 91 hectares of vineyards, mainly planted with Sémillon (about 90%) and Sauvignon Blanc (about 10%), which contribute fullness and freshness respectively.

Year 1997
1997 was an interesting vintage for Sauternes. The growing season was characterized by variable weather conditions, but botrytis set in early, enabling an early harvest of grapes with a high concentration of sugar and complexity.

Colour: Golden with amber tones, beginning of maturity.
Aroma: Notes of dried fruits, honey, saffron, candied citrus and light spice.
Taste: Rich and silky with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. The taste develops layers of apricot, peach, caramel and vanilla, often accompanied by a long and complex aftertaste.

Pairing: Great with foie gras, blue cheeses such as Roquefort, or as a dessert wine with dishes such as creme brûlée, almond tart or simply enjoyed on its own.

Château Suduiraut 1997 is a classic representation of Sauternes and a wine that demonstrates why this region is world renowned for its sweet wines.a