COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Trius Winery
REGION
Niagara Peninsula
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Trius Red, commercially known as The Icon Red, is a legendary Canadian Bordeaux-style blend from the Niagara Peninsula. The winery, originally known as Hillebrand Estate, is a pioneer of premium winemaking in Ontario. The 2024 vintage marks a historic milestone, celebrating 35 years of production for this flagship cuvée. Trius Winery is also celebrated for its culinary excellence, hosting the only Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake, making it a cornerstone of Canadian wine culture.
ALCOHOL
13.1%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
In 1991, Trius Red made history when its inaugural vintage was named the 'Best Red Wine in the World' at the IWSC in London.
Fact 02
The 2024 vintage marks the milestone 35th anniversary of this iconic Canadian Bordeaux-style blend.
Fact 03
Trius Winery features the only Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from sustainable estate vineyards, including Carlton and Clark Farm. Each variety is harvested and fermented separately, receiving 14 to 25 days of skin contact to optimize color and tannin extraction. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation in barrel. The components are aged separately for 6 months in a combination of 60% French and 40% American oak barrels, then blended and aged for an additional 6 months in oak, totaling 12 months of barrel maturation with 20% new oak.
