Big Head Wines Bigger Head Red 2012
The Amarone style of dried grape wine making made it's way to Niagara a few decades ago and Big Head Red is an example of the unique Niagara take - Bordeaux varieties (grown in Niagara) that undergo the appassimento method to create a unique style that will appeal to Amarone lovers!
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Niagara Peninsula |
| Producer | Big Head Wines |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Color | Red Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Petit Verdot 35%, Cabernet Franc 35%, Merlot 30% |
The Amarone style of dried grape wine making made it's way to Niagara a few decades ago and Big Head Red is an example of the unique Niagara take - Bordeaux varieties (grown in Niagara) that undergo the appassimento method to create a unique style that will appeal to Amarone lovers!
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Niagara Peninsula |
| Producer | Big Head Wines |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Color | Red Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Petit Verdot 35%, Cabernet Franc 35%, Merlot 30% |
| Closure | Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.9% |
| Product Code | A005R00212 |
| UPC | 841270000020 |
| Inventory | Very Low Stock (8) |
Tasting notes
The fun of this wine is in figuring out where the flavours/aromas of this wine come from: the Petit Verdot brings the pepper, Cabernet Franc the tobacco and the Merlot brings the fruit. Nose of cherry, plum and pepper. Flavours are layered and lovely: red and black fruit, mid-palate full of plum, cherry, cassis, blackberry and smoky tobacco leading to a black pepper finish. Bigger is definitely a good name for this wine and at 15.5% alcohol.
Pairing
A great wine for grilled meats and firm cheeses.
Cellaring
Enjoy through 2032!
BRONZE - 2013 Canadian Wine Awards
Appellation
VQA Vinemount Ridge
Viticulture
Vineyard: Edgerock Vineyard
Vinification
A blend of Petit Verdot (35%), Cabernet Franc (35%) and Merlot (30%) which went through both natural fermentation and malolactic fermentation – aged for a mere six-and-a-half months in new European oak barrels.
Producer Description
A family of passionate individuals that love all things vinous. We have been making wine in the area for over a decade, and this is our first project on our own. We source only the best fruit from the Niagara region, working closely with growers that share our attention to detail and pursuit of the highest quality. We hope you enjoy!
IN THE CELLAR
Appassimento; Passito; Vin de Paille; Strohwein; Schilfwein; Prošek; Slámové vino; Vin Santo; Vino de Pasas; Caballo Blanco; Wineries from all over the world are embracing the art of drying grapes to concentrate the flavour and structure of the must and resulting wine. We have been using tobacco kilns and we like the results. We hand-harvest the grapes, gently placing each bunch in a single layer and only selecting the healthiest fruit. The kilns provide a perfect environment; plenty of ventilation and air-flow and the cool fall and winter temperatures slow down the process and prevent rot.
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The Amarone style of dried grape wine making made it's way to Niagara a few decades ago and Big Head Red is an example of the unique Niagara take - Bordeaux varieties (grown in Niagara) that undergo the appassimento method to create a unique style that will appeal to Amarone lovers!
The Amarone style of dried grape wine making made it's way to Niagara a few decades ago and Big Head Red is an example of the unique Niagara take - Bordeaux varieties (grown in Niagara) that undergo the appassimento method to create a unique style that will appeal to Amarone lovers!
The Amarone style of dried grape wine making made it's way to Niagara a few decades ago and Big Head Red is an example of the unique Niagara take - Bordeaux varieties (grown in Niagara) that undergo the appassimento method to create a unique style that will appeal to Amarone lovers!