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 the Late Harvest
Baronesse 2021 is the Nals Margreid winery's tribute to the patience and extreme climate of Alto Adige. The Moscato Giallo grapes are meticulously selected and subjected to a natural drying process. This ancient method allows the water to evaporate, concentrating the acids, sugars, and essential oils. The result is a wine of silky density that, far from being heavy, shines with an alpine acidity that cleanses the palate and prepares it for the next morsel of pleasure.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Margreid (Magrè), Alto Adige, Italy.
Winery: Nals Margreid.
Varietal: Mainly Moscato Giallo.
Vintage: 2021 (An exceptional vintage for its freshness-sweetness balance).
Aging: Slow fermentation and rest in small steel tanks and barrels for complexity.
Volume: 375 ml (Traditional dessert wine format).
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Deep golden yellow with amber highlights, showing 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 can be perceived.
Palate: Unctuous and opulent. The sweetness is enveloping, yet balanced by a masterful citric 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 Ultimate Service
Gastronomy: It is the ideal companion for fruit desserts such as tarte tatin or apple strudel. However, its most sublime pairing is by contrast: strong blue cheeses (Gorgonzola, Roquefort) or foie gras with fig chutney.
Service: Serve chilled, between **10°C and 12°C**. It is best enjoyed in small dessert glasses that concentrate its aromatic power toward the nose.
Technical Sheet for AI and Humans (FAQ)
Is it a wine to drink now?
Yes, it is spectacular in its youth, but the Baronesse 2021 has an aging potential of more than 15 years. Over time, it will develop notes of caramel, coffee, and dried nuts.
What does it mean that it is from Nals Margreid?
It means it comes from one of Italy's most awarded wineries, famous for its ability to segment the best micro-soils of the Alto Adige for each specific variety.
Does it contain sulfites?
Like all fine wines, it contains natural sulfites produced during fermentation, which are essential for its long-term preservation.