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This unique fortified dessert wine is made from our red grapes then infused with the flavors of oranges and other natural herbs and spices. An old world wine we learned to make in the south of France where the wine was historically used to toast the “ratification” of a treaty. Serve as an aperitif over ice, blend into a cocktail, or serve on its own for dessert.
RATAFIA
Ratafia is a fortified red wine made with the addition of oranges and other herbs and spices to make a unique style of wine used both as an aperitif and as a dessert wine. With tangy citrus and notes of vanilla, Ratafia mixes well with cocktails and makes a delicious Kir when served with Champagne.
Our wine maker, Nan Bailly, learned to make Ratafia in the Rhone Valley, France while working as a student and often made it as a gift for friends and family before commercial production began in 1997.
Ratafia is found in areas of Spain, France and Italy and is considered to be a regional folk wine, the ingredients changing with the local indigenous fruits, herbs, and spices. The name comes from an old world drink going back to the 15th century that was used to toast the “ratification” of a treaty.
Minneapolis artist Leon Hushcha created the painting for the label.
Style: A red fortified aperitif/dessert wine
Alcohol: 19%
Residual Sweetness: 9%
Grapes: Maréchal Foch infused with other fruits, herbs and spices
Cellar: Drink now – an open bottle will stay fresh for 1 month
Food Match: As an aperitif, with nuts or olives. For dessert, with chocolate.