ITASCA
$23.99/BOTTLE
Tasting Notes: Itasca produces a dry white wine that is light yellow to straw in color and has aromas of pear, violet, melon, minerals, and subtle honey notes. Itasca has exhibited lower acidity and higher sugar levels than other cold hardy grapes. This wine appeals to those who enjoy Chardonnay.
Pairing: Pairs well with chicken and fish, with a side of butter or cream sauce, and other rich seafoods such as salmon. Also pairs with roasted chicken and vegetables.
Varietal: Itasca
Vintage: 2022
Appellation: Wisconsin
Alcohol: 11.5%
RS: Semi-dry
Awards:
Double Gold, 2024 Intl Cold Climate Wine Compt
Itasca is named after Lake Itasca, the source lake for the Mississippi River, in northwestern Minnesota. It was released in 2017 by the University of Minnesota. This white wine grape variety stands out for its extreme cold hardiness, high quality fruit chemistry and low acidity, and disease resistance.
Newer to the industry this is only the second vintage of Itasca produced by our wineries.
