1993 De Bortoli Rare Dry Botrytis Semillon, Riverina, Australia

£50.00

A rare and beautifully matured Australian dessert wine from the heart of the Riverina. This 1993 De Bortoli Rare Dry Botrytis Semillon delivers a luxurious profile of honeyed apricot, candied citrus peel, and complex marmalade notes, perfectly balanced by a vibrant, clean acidity. An exceptional addition for collectors of premium aged stickies and a spectacular pairing for blue cheese, foie gras, or fruit-based desserts.

Description

The 1993 De Bortoli Rare Dry Botrytis Semillon from the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia, is a highly sought-after Dessert – Lush and Balanced style wine. Produced by the iconic De Bortoli Wines, this vintage reflects the region’s exceptional capacity for cultivating “noble rot” (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates sugars and flavours to make complex sweet wines.

Key Statistics & Information

Producer: De Bortoli Wines
Region: Riverina, New South Wales, Australia
Grape Variety: 100% Sémillon
Wine Type: Sweet White / Dessert Wine.
Food Pairing: Ideally matched with fruit-based desserts, blue cheeses, or foie gras.

Historical & Collectible Context

The Botrytis Process: This natural sweet wine style relies on specific humid conditions that allow the Botrytis cinerea fungus to safely shrivel the grapes. This concentrates the natural sugars, leaving vibrant acidity to keep the profile balanced rather than cloying.
Vintage Longevity: Top-tier sweet wines from the 1993 Australian vintage generally boast incredible longevity. When stored properly in cool, dark cellar conditions, they transition into deep amber hues with rich notes of dried apricot, honey, and marmalade.