# Vingården i Klagshamn Iver av Nils Mellbin (2023)

- **Producer:** Vingården i Klagshamn
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Solaris
- **Region:** Skåne län, Sweden
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €31
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** gooseberry, apple, pear, lemon, vanilla, nougat, cloves

## About this wine

Vingården i Klagshamn's 'Iver av Nils Mellbin' is a 2023 white wine from Skåne län, Sweden, made exclusively from Solaris grapes. The wine's name suggests a personal connection, possibly a tribute to winemaker Nils Mellbin. Vingården i Klagshamn, located south of Malmö, is dedicated to sustainable viticulture and producing unique wines. The Skåne region is an emerging area for Swedish winemaking, with Solaris proving to be a suitable grape for its climate. The 2023 vintage saw the Solaris grapes harvested at peak ripeness, contributing to the wine's balanced characteristics.

## Interesting facts

- Made from 100% Solaris, a grape known for its cold-hardiness.
- Only 280 bottles produced for this specific bottling.
- Available in Sweden through Systembolaget's 'Local & Small Scale' selection.
- The wine is vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity acts as a palate cleanser, cutting through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins. Its complex profile complements the delicate flavors of fish and poultry, while citrus notes can echo or contrast with food preparations.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Vingården i Klagshamn's 'Iver av Nils Mellbin' begins with hand-harvested Solaris grapes. The grapes are whole-cluster pressed, and the must undergoes natural fermentation using indigenous yeast. A partial malolactic conversion is also employed. The wine is then aged on its fine lees for a total of 12 months, with the first six months spent in a mix of stainless steel and French oak barriques (DAMY and Seguin Moreau, medium-plus toast), and the subsequent six months in stainless steel. Battonage is performed three times during the aging process. Some production details mention the use of new Swedish oak barrels.