Familia Schroeder `Deseado` Natural Sweet Sparkling N.V.

Country
Argentina
Region
Argentina
Producer
Familia Schroeder
Grape(s)
Torrontes (100%)
Type
Sparkling
Style
Fizz
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Medium
Alcohol Content
8.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

Argentina is building a reputation for the production of sparkling wines that rivals its neighbour Uruguay. Most wines are made using the Champagne Method and Familia Schroeder have become known as sparkling specialists producing three different grape varietals including a dessert fizz. Using Torrontes, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, they emulate the French Champagne production and produce wines of exceptional quality and style.

Producer

Familia Schroeder’s winery and the surrounding vineyards are located in San Patricio del Chañar, Patagonia at the heart of the southernmost wine region of Argentina. The winery’s building, perched on a gentle slope that dominates the vineyards, with an architecture that blends naturally with the surroundings, takes advantage of the differences of level, allowing a gravity flown winemaking. When construction began to build the winery, a dinosaur was unearthed and in tribute to this 75-million-year giant, the name Saurus was given in tribute! Located at 39’ Latitude South in San Patricio del Chanar near Neuquen the Schroeder vineyards are planted on gravelly soils and combined with warm days and cool nights provide near perfect conditions for grape cultivation.
Tasting Notes
This sparkling Torrontés presents a youthful and appealing lemon colour with green tinges. Fresh and fruity on the nose, the aroma is delicate with amazing flowery notes. The mouthfeel is elegant with notes of ripe peach and apricot, three months age on the lees added body and depth of flavour to the wine. The natural sweetness is complemented by the zesty and refreshing acidity.
Food
Enjoy on its own in the sunshine or perfect when matched with a fruit salad, baked Alaska or fresh raspberries.
Media
Gold Medal awarded on the Sommelier Wine Awards 2019. Trophy for dessert wine Glass of Bubbly Awards 2019.