# Midnattssol (NV)

- **Producer:** Flädie Vingård och Vinproduktion
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Solaris
- **Region:** Skåne län, Sweden
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €40
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** gooseberry, nettle, passion fruit, grapefruit, vanilla, cloves

## About this wine

Midnattssol is a white wine from Flädie Vingård och Vinproduktion in Skåne län, Sweden. Produced from the Solaris grape, this non-vintage wine is a blend of multiple vintages, a technique inspired by the Solera system. The estate is a family-run operation that includes a hotel and restaurant, with Portuguese winemaker Gonçalo Santos overseeing production. The name 'Midnattssol' reflects its Nordic origin.

## Interesting facts

- Inspired by the Solera method from Jerez.
- Named 'Midnattssol' (Midnight Sun).
- Family-owned estate with hotel and restaurant.
- Portuguese winemaker at a Swedish vineyard.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity acts as a palate cleanser, cutting through richer textures and balancing the natural oils in fish and poultry. Its fresh character complements citrus and herb-based sauces, while its medium+ body can stand up to more flavorful dishes without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

Midnattssol is produced using the Solaris grape. The winemaking process involves fermentation in French oak barrels. A key technique employed is the blending of different vintages, inspired by the Solera method, to create a consistent and complex wine. The wine is aged in French oak barrels.