COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Trius Winery
REGION
Niagara Peninsula
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Trius Winery has been a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry for over forty years, located in the cool-climate region of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The estate achieved global recognition in 1991 when its iconic Bordeaux-style blend, Trius Red, became the first-ever Canadian wine to win 'Best Red Wine in the World' at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London. This historic milestone transformed global perceptions of Canadian viticulture. The Reserve Series represents a dedicated focus on single-varietal expressions, showcasing how classic European grapes adapt beautifully to the unique terroir of the Niagara Peninsula, influenced by Lake Ontario's moderating currents and sun-soaked shale soils.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
In 1991, Trius Red became the first Canadian wine to win 'Best Red Wine in the World' at the prestigious IWSC in London.
Fact 02
The grapes are sourced from Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario Certified vineyards featuring sun-soaked shale soils.
Fact 03
The wine is aged in a unique combination of French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels to build structural complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon focuses on maximizing extraction and structure. Grapes are harvested from select sustainable vineyard blocks and undergo traditional fermentation with extended skin contact to extract deep color and robust tannins. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation to soften its cool-climate acidity. The wine is then aged in a curated selection of French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels, which integrates complex oak characteristics and refines the tannin structure before bottling.
