Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Grande Absente (Bitter) 69% 700ml trajandura produced in the Veneto region

produced in the Veneto region of Italy

This wine emulates just that style

The attack is full and rich

The uniqueness of Tokaji Aszú (botrytis) wines is not only due to their terroir and the indigenous Hungarian grapes used in the blend —primarily Furmint but also Hárslevelű

Inoculation was performed in stainless steel tank by a selected yeast strain while keeping each variety separate until blending

Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Grande Absente (Bitter) 69% 700ml trajandura produced in the Veneto regionThe bright neon lime green appearance is a little overdone. Nosing reveals powerful aromas of star anise and fresh fennel over more herbaceous notes including sage. Deceptively delicate on entry, the palate crescendos into an intense, bitter sweet and slightly numbing experience, dominated by liquorice, becoming drier as the heat dies down, but overall well balanced at this high ABV. Concludes with a burst of fresh liquorice strap followed by a subtle