# Rudu Mousserande Vitt Solaris (2022)

- **Producer:** Två Liljor
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Solaris
- **Region:** Jönköpings län, Sweden
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €27
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** gooseberry, pear, lime, blossom, biscuit

## About this wine

Rudu Mousserande Vitt Solaris is a 2022 vintage sparkling white wine from the Jönköpings län region of Sweden, produced by Två Liljor. It is made from the Solaris grape variety using the 'méthode classique,' a traditional bottle fermentation process. The wine undergoes 13 months of aging. Två Liljor is a Swedish winery known for its commitment to traditional winemaking techniques and expressing the unique character of its wines. This wine represents the emerging quality of Swedish viticulture.

## Interesting facts

- Dubbed a 'local champagne' for its production method.
- Made using the traditional method with 13 months of aging.
- Solaris grapes are known for their cold-hardiness.
- Part of Sweden's 'Local & Small Scale' wine assortment.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity cuts through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its freshness complements delicate seafood and vegetable dishes. The subtle biscuit notes from the aging process can echo flavors in baked goods or toasted elements.

## Wine making process

Rudu Mousserande Vitt Solaris is produced using the 'méthode classique,' also known as the traditional method. This involves a primary fermentation followed by a secondary fermentation directly in the bottle, which creates the carbonation. The wine then undergoes an aging process on its lees for a minimum of 9 months; in this case, it was aged for 13 months. This extended contact with the yeast sediment contributes to the wine's complexity and texture. The grapes used are Solaris, a variety known for its suitability in cooler climates. The wine is then disgorged to remove the yeast sediment before final bottling.