Pago de Tharsys Natural Sweet Wine – Bronx Sweet White Wine
Pago de Tharsys Natural Sweet Wine is crafted through a meticulous process beginning with a careful manual harvest, selecting grapes at their precise moment of optimal ripeness and placing them gently into 10 kg crates. The grapes are then sun-dried on mats, slightly softening them and concentrating their sugars. Fermentation occurs naturally, carefully halted by cold temperatures. This wine is intentionally unoaked to fully preserve and accentuate the distinctive floral and fruity character of this unique grape variety, resulting in a delightfully fresh and authentic flavor profile.
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: A bright, aged golden colour with flecks of orange. Medium-sized drops that glide slowly down the glass.
- Nose: Aromatic notes of intensely ripe exotic fruits, including passion fruit, mango, and custard apple, complemented by delicate hints of yellow flowers such as marigold, and a subtle touch of pollen.
- Mouth: Voluptuous, creamy, and intensely flavorful on entry, showcasing a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity that imparts freshness and vibrant persistence on the palate. The aftertaste is exuberant and fragrant, complemented by a smooth, creamy texture and a luxuriously rich coating sensation.
Serving: Serve chilled between 6ºC and 8ºC in medium-sized, slightly tapered glasses to fully appreciate its aromas and texture. This wine pairs beautifully with mild, creamy cheeses, duck liver pâté, and poultry terrines. It’s also an excellent match for sweet desserts featuring yellow fruits, custards, pastries, and fried sweets such as fritters.
Organic Wine-growing: We farm our vineyard organically, avoiding herbicides, chemical pesticides, and synthetic fertilisers, relying instead on natural methods to protect biodiversity. Our motto is “observe and respect.” The Bronx variety requires special vine-training, positioned higher due to its long, delicate shoots and loosely packed clusters, ensuring optimal aeration. A summer walk beneath the Bronx vines is a true sensory delight.
Note: The Bronx variety arrived by chance on our estate, accidentally mixed with another white grape variety. Its seedless grapes and exceptionally sweet, exotic taste captivated us, inspiring the creation of a unique natural sweet wine. Fifteen years later, this wine has become one of our most distinctive offerings, greatly appreciated by our clients.
