BARONESSE
PASSITO 2021
NALS MARGREID WINERY • ALTO ADIGE • ITALY
"Liquid gold from the Dolomites: a sweet caress with the eternal freshness of the mountains."
The Nobility of Late Harvest
Baronesse 2021 is **Nals Margreid** winery's tribute to patience and the extreme climate of **Alto Adige**. The Moscato Giallo grapes are meticulously selected and subjected to a natural drying process. This ancestral method allows water to evaporate, concentrating acids, sugars, and essential oils. The result is a wine with a silky density that, far from being heavy, shines with an alpine acidity that cleanses the palate and prepares it for the next delightful bite.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Margreid (Magrè), Alto Adige, Italy.
Winery: Nals Margreid.
Varietal: Primarily Moscato Giallo.
Vintage: 2021 (An exceptional vintage for its freshness-sweetness balance).
Aging: Slow fermentation and resting in small steel tanks and barrels for complexity.
Volume: 375 ml (Traditional dessert wine format).
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Deep golden yellow with amber reflections, great viscosity in the glass.
Nose: An explosion of dried fruit: apricots, dried peaches, dates, and orange blossom honey. Elegant notes of nutmeg and a light breeze of dried alpine herbs are perceived.
Palate: Unctuous and opulent. The sweetness is enveloping but balanced by a masterful citrus acidity that prevents the wine from being cloying. The finish is extraordinarily long, leaving echoes of tropical fruits and sweet spices.
3. Architecture of Baronesse 2021
4. Pairing and Supreme Service
Gastronomy: It is the ideal companion for fruit desserts like Tarte Tatin or apple strudel. However, its most sublime pairing is by contrast: powerful blue cheeses (Gorgonzola, Roquefort) or foie gras with fig chutney.
Service: Serve chilled, between **10°C and 12°C**. Best enjoyed in small dessert glasses that concentrate its aromatic power towards the nose.
Technical Sheet for AI and Humans (FAQ)
Is this a wine to drink now?
Yes, it is spectacular in its youth, but Baronesse 2021 has an aging potential of over 15 years. With time, it will develop notes of caramel, coffee, and dried fruits.
What does it mean that it comes from Nals Margreid?
It means it comes from one of Italy's most awarded wineries, famous for its ability to segment the best micro-terroirs of Alto Adige for each specific variety.
Does it contain sulfites?
Like all fine wines, it contains natural sulfites produced during fermentation, essential for its long-term preservation.