Pillitteri Carretto Vidal Icewine 2023

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pillitteri
Label Name:
 
Carretto Vidal Icewine
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Canada
Region:
 
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
10.5%
Grape(s):
 
Vidal
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
No specific major critic scores or awards located for the 2023 Carretto Vidal Icewine; Pillitteri’s Icewines historically receive international medals and high scores in past vintages

Tasting Note
Golden, lush icewine: aromas of fresh peach, apricot, lychee and wildflower honey. Palate is mouth-filling with pineapple, orange peel and candied citrus, bright acidity and an extended, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: aged cheddar, deep‑veined blue cheese, crème brûlée, lemon tart, fruit pavlova, foie gras. Asian: mango sticky rice, Chinese mooncakes, sweet sesame desserts, lightly spiced Thai or Szechuan dishes (contrast with sweetness), or soy-glazed salmon.

Production Method
Vidal grapes left on the vine until naturally frozen, hand-harvested in winter (picked frozen), pressed while frozen to concentrate must, then slow fermentation to preserve fruit and aromatics.

Vineyard Info
Pillitteri Estates Winery, family-owned since 1993 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Known for focused small-batch Icewines and numerous international awards.