COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Léon Millot
PRODUCER
Åhus Vingård
REGION
Skåne län
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Åhus Léon Millot 2021 is a red wine from Åhus Vingård, a family-owned winery founded in 2004 in Skåne län, Sweden. It is one of the country's older commercial vineyards, dedicated to producing high-quality craft wines through a philosophy of curiosity and continuous improvement. The wine is made from the Léon Millot grape, an early-ripening variety well-suited to cooler climates and known for its disease resistance. The 2021 vintage benefited from a warm and sunny growing season, leading to the harvest of healthy grapes. Åhus Vingård's unique approach includes a community program where wine enthusiasts can 'adopt' rows of vines, fostering a connection to the winemaking process.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
One of Sweden's oldest commercial vineyards.
Fact 02
Léon Millot is an early-ripening, disease-resistant grape.
Fact 03
Winery engages community through vine adoption.
Fact 04
11.5% ABV, indicating a lighter-bodied style.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Åhus Léon Millot 2021 begins with the alcoholic fermentation of the Léon Millot grapes. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for six months in oak barrels, a process that can contribute to its structure and flavor profile. Subsequently, it spent one year maturing in stainless steel tanks, a method often used to maintain freshness and fruit purity. The harvest for this vintage occurred in late October, benefiting from a warm and sunny growing season that allowed for the collection of healthy grapes.
