Teperberg Essence Fortified Red Wine 75 cl - fortified red dessert wine from Israel in luxury gift packaging

Teperberg Essence Fortified Red Wine – luxurious fortified red wine from Israel

Teperberg Essence Fortified Red Wine is a rich and powerful fortified red wine from Israel, made from Merlot grapes and originating from the Ayalon Valley. The wine has a full, concentrated character with notes of plum, dried fruit, coffee and toasted wood. Its extended ageing and higher alcohol content give it the clear character of a premium dessert wine. The bottle is also presented in an original luxury Teperberg Essence gift package, making it especially suitable as a gift.

Made from Merlot grapes

This fortified red wine is made from Merlot. Merlot is known for its soft, rounded structure and ripe fruit character. In this fortified style, the grape develops a richer and more concentrated profile, with plum and dried fruit particularly prominent. From the Ayalon Valley, Israel The wine comes from the Ayalon Valley in Israel. The warm climate supports full grape ripening and contributes to the rich, concentrated style of this dessert wine.

Aged 15 months in French oak barrels

Teperberg Essence Fortified Red Wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, with the barrels kept outdoors during the ageing period. This extended maturation adds depth and complexity and contributes clear notes of coffee and toasted wood. The combination of ripe fruit, fortification and oak ageing gives the wine a full, smooth and layered character.

Tasting profile

Teperberg Essence Fortified Red Wine is rich, full and smooth. The aroma and flavour show notes of plum and dried fruit, complemented by coffee and toasted wood. The wine has a concentrated character, a soft texture and a rich, warm flavour. The finish is full, smooth and long.

Food pairing

This fortified red wine pairs very well with chocolate desserts, nuts, dried fruit and rich cheeses. It is also an excellent match for a cheese board with mature cheeses. The wine can also be enjoyed on its own as a dessert wine or after-dinner drink.

Serving and storage

Serve this fortified red wine at around 14–16°C. Because it is a fortified wine, it can be served slightly cooler than a regular full-bodied red wine. Store the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark place with as stable a temperature as possible.

Luxury gift packaging

This Teperberg Essence is supplied in a luxury cylindrical Teperberg gift package. This makes it not only a special wine to enjoy yourself, but also an excellent gift for a wine lover, birthday, holiday or other special occasion. The elegant presentation complements the premium character of the Essence range.

Kosher for Passover and non-mevushal

Teperberg Essence Fortified Red Wine is kosher and kosher for Passover. The current bottle states that the wine is non-mevushal. The wine contains sulphites.

About Teperberg Winery

Teperberg Winery is one of Israel’s historic wineries and traces its origins back to 1870. The family winery combines a long winemaking tradition with modern techniques and produces several ranges for different styles and occasions. The Essence range sits in the higher segment of the Teperberg portfolio and focuses on rich, complex and carefully aged wines.

Why choose Teperberg Essence Fortified Red Wine?

Teperberg Essence Fortified Red Wine is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a rich, powerful and distinctive dessert wine from Israel. The combination of Merlot, 15 months of ageing in French oak and aromas of plum, dried fruit, coffee and toasted wood gives this wine considerable depth and character. Thanks to the luxury gift packaging, it is also particularly suitable as a special gift for a wine lover or for a memorable occasion.

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Properties

• Brand: Teperberg
• Range: Essence
• Type: fortified red dessert wine
• Country: Israel
• Region: Ayalon Valley
• Grape: Merlot
• Volume: 75 cl
• Alcohol: 16% vol.
• Taste: rich, full, smooth and concentrated
• Aromas: plum, dried fruit, coffee and toasted wood
• Structure: rich and smooth
• Finish: long, rich and smooth
• Ageing: 15 months in French oak barrels
• Ageing method: barrels kept outdoors
• Kosher: yes
• Kosher for Passover: yes
• Mevushal: no
• Contains sulphites
• Serving temperature: approximately 14–16°C
• Pairs well with: chocolate, nuts, dried fruit, desserts and mature cheeses
• Packaging: luxury Teperberg Essence gift packaging
• Suitable as a gift: yes
• Producer: Teperberg 1870 Winery, Tzora, Israel
• EAN: 7290018810422