2024 Bella Terra Wild Ferment Riesling 🔥 93pts

This small batch Niagara-on-the-Lake Riesling includes about 30% botrytis affected grapes, also known as noble rot, giving it concentration, complexity and texture. It delivers more like an Alsatian style rather than the classic German style which is more common in Niagara. The nose is gorgeous and expressive with wild flowers, tropical fruit, and a hint of citrus throughout. The palate is thick and textural with stunning balance between a lifted acidity, mid palate weight, length and complexity. The palate showcases flavours of apricots, white peach, cantaloupe, and a key component of sweet lime. The finish is very classic for Niagara Riesling with flinty minerality that lingers and evolves. This wine is just getting started and will improve for at least a decade. The price point is more than perfect...a fantastic value! Plus...the first time I tasted it I blurted out that it is like sex in a bottle. So good!

93 points

Ontario, Niagara, VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake

100% Riesling

Off Dry | 12.0% ABV | Drink from 2026 to 2036

Pairings: raclette, spicy Japanese ramen