Midnight Frost Vidal Icewine (half bottle) 2023

Since the Pillitteri estate was founded in 1993, they’ve won over 1,000 international awards. In particular, they’ve won Golds for their Icewines, including their very first vintage.

The family are of Sicilian origin – Gary and his dad came to Canada in 1948 and once settled, the rest of the clan followed. Gary married another Sicilian, raising the family in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Starting as fruit farmers, today they are undoubtedly the most successful winery in the region.

This precious Icewine uses Canada’s most important grape, Vidal. Only when temperatures reach minus 8 degrees can they harvest the frozen berries. The tiny amount of juice is amazingly sweet, with searing freshness too. Ideal in this dessert wine!