This alcoholic beverage is reminiscent of an fortified wine, yet the production is completely different from such wine. Not to get too technical: it is quite galore with as much as 18% alcohol, yet remaining fresh regardless.
It is matured in oak barrels which gives notes of noble oxidative notes. Ratafita is full of dried and candied fruit notes (figs and raisins), coconut and nuts. The finish shows both alcohol and sugar with a note of noble gentian.
The producer himself is also worth mentioning. Assaily is an uncertified biodynamic producer who places importance on natural viniculture methods. Mostly Chardonnay is used and all the parcels of this producer have the status of Grand Cru. The scale of production in minimal, as Assailly exports its' wines to just a few countries in Europe.
