De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate Muscat Aperitif NV

This wine is a product of blending differing styles of fortified Muscats which has resulted in a wine with freshness, complexity and balance. Some parcels were picked at lower sugar levels and fermented with an aromatic yeast before fortifying. This wine was stored in stainless steel tanks to help retain its freshness and rose water aromas. Other parcels were left to concentrate and raisin on the vines before picking. The grapes were left on skins to soak up all of the luscious sugars before pressing, briefly fermenting and fortifying. Matured in old oak, this wine is a result of careful blending to produce a wine with freshness and complexity which can be enjoyed chilled on its own, over ice or as part of your favourite refreshing cocktail.

The Muscat is grown at the De Bortoli Melville’s vineyard on the eastern edge of the Rutherglen region. The site is west facing to maximise heat accumulation which produces Muscat of intensity and concentration with strong varietal definition and flavours.

This is a Non Vintage wine that has been made to showcase the freshness and versatility of Rutherglen Muscat. The grapes were picked at differing ripeness levels with the earlier picks adding the rose water and Turkish delight characters, whilst the later picked parcels add the more luscious caramel and toffee notes.

**Vegetarian**

Drink now & enjoy!!!

MUSCAT SPRITZ

SERVES 1

Ingredients:

30mL Muscat Aperitif Rutherglen
120mL chilled De Bortoli Prosecco
Fresh berries for garnish
Method:

Pour the Muscat Aperitif Rutherglen into a flute glass.
Slowly top with De Bortoli Prosecco.
Add fresh berries for garnish.