Product Information

Port-Style Pear Wine by Fabbioli Cellars

Variety: Pear
Style: Dessert Wine
Price: $35.00
Size: 500ml (two-thirds bottle)
Residual sugar: 3%, Semi-Sweet
Alcohol: 18%
Fruit used: A blend of estate-grown Asian pears and locally acquired Bartlett and Bosc.
Awards: Gold: 2012 Los Angeles International Wine Competition; Bronze: 2010 Indy International Wine Competition; Silver: 2010 Virginia Wine Lovers Magazine Wine Classic; People’s Choice: 2009 Virginia Wine Showcase

This wonderful wine blends Bosc, Bartlett, and Asian pears from the Asian pear tree in the vineyard. The juice is fermented and then part of it is distilled locally into a pear brandy, which in then reintroduced into the wine. The bold brandy aroma comes straight to the front of the nose, but takes a backseat to the flavor of pear.

This unexpected treat is flavorful and balanced and complements desserts, fruits, and cheese. Homer referred to pears as “the fruit of the Gods,” and with a taste of this fortified wine, you will see why.

The nose is heavy with smells of butterscotch, fresh pears and mild oak. The mouth has a kick, opening with punches of pear, spice and ginger then finishing with sweet, thick notes of vanilla.

This port-style dessert wine is ready to be enjoyed now but will also continue to develop with age and has a long cellaring capacity.

Shipping information: Ships UPS ground.

Ships to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Retail Availability: Click for list, Found in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. stores only.