De ave phoenice Icewine Huanren China 375ml

Size: 375ml

Varietal: Vidal

Region: Huanren, China

Vintage: M.V.

Alcohol Content: 12.5%

De ave pheonice is the new pinnacle of Huanren Icewine, an appellation that was once obscure but brought to international attention by N Wine Group and its Spinus spinus.

The Origin

The wine originates from a single vineyard by the Huanlong Lake in the internationally recognized icewine appellation Huanren, Liaoning. The vineyard is south-facing with 20-30 degrees of slope, surrounded by the lake with ample sunlight. The upper soil layer is predominantly composed of brown loam and gravel with a moderate organic content, while the lower layer consists mainly of sedimentary rocks. This grants the parcel excellent aeration, water retention, and drainage. The macro and micro aspects of climate and geography result in fewer disease and pest problems than those found in other wine appellations of China. The long, cool, and dry autumn allows the Vidal Blanc grape here to reach perfect polyphenolic maturation and exquisite acidity. The consistently cold and humid winters have made seven of the past ten years successful icewine vintages, and in the foreseeable future, under the influence of global climate change, Huanren could potentially be the only icewine appellation in the world that consistently delivers naturally frozen icewines.

The Wine

The pressing, winemaking, barrel-aging, and blending techniques applied to De ave pheonice are unprecedentedly advanced in the 25-year history of Huanren. To our knowledge, De ave pheonice is the first wine in the New World that qualifies to be in comparison with the very best of Mosel Icewines. We recommend 6 hours of thorough decanting before enjoying the wine.