Persimmongeurin Aiseu Wine

Description

Persimmongeurin Ice Wine is a 10% ABV ice-style fruit wine from Cheongdo Persimmon Wine Brewery in Gyeongsangbuk-do, made entirely from Korean-grown persimmons. The ice-wine treatment concentrates the persimmon's natural sugars, producing a honeyed intensity that fresh-fruit versions cannot match. The nose is captivating — ripe persimmon, dried apricot, orange blossom honey, and a warm amber-fruit complexity. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a silky, almost nectar-like texture that makes each sip feel luxurious without heaviness. The persimmon sweetness is rich and layered, revealing dried fruit, caramel, and subtle spice notes as the wine warms in the glass. At 10% ABV, it remains gentle enough for newcomers to fruit wine, while offering depth that experienced drinkers will appreciate. The finish is moderately long, with persimmon warmth and a clean, non-cloying close. The 375ml bottle is perfectly sized for dessert service. Cheongdo is one of Korea's premier persimmon-growing regions, lending this wine a strong sense of terroir. Serve well-chilled at 5-8°C with creamy brie or triple-cream cheese where the honeyed sweetness plays against fat, alongside light desserts like almond cake, or on its own as a dessert course replacement.

Ingredients

Persimmon

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