Principe Pallavicini, Skyggebrygger Village Æble Icewine

Principe Pallavicini’s Skyggebrygger Village Æble Icewine is a rare Danish dessert wine made from hand-gathered apples and produced in tiny quantities. Concentrated, fragrant, and beautifully balanced by fresh acidity, it offers a distinctly artisanal take on icewine with roots in local orchard culture and a strong sense of place.

Tasting Notes
Deep golden in the glass, this Apple Icewine is rich and expressive, with an inviting aroma of fresh apples, late-summer breezes, and just-harvested honey, layered with a hint of apple marmalade. On the palate it is lush and concentrated, showing both green and red apple character wrapped in a generous sweetness, while its refreshing acidity keeps the wine lively rather than heavy. The finish is long, fruit-driven, and clean, making it especially appealing alongside dessert. Although already highly enjoyable for its brightness and purity, it should also hold well for some time thanks to its concentration and balancing acidity.

Production
Made from freshly pressed apple juice that is frozen and then slowly thawed, the wine gains intensity as the first liquid to separate carries the highest concentration of sugar and aroma. The concentrated must is fermented in small 20-liter batches using champagne yeast, and much of the process—from blending to bottling—is carried out by hand by the winemaker. The fruit comes from a mix of orchard apples and wild apples sourced from local villages around SkyggeBrygger’s farm, including fruit that would otherwise go unused.

Food & Serving
This is a natural match for classic apple desserts such as trifle, tarte tatin, and warm crumble, especially when served with vanilla ice cream or custard. It can also work beautifully with blue cheese or pâté if you want a sweeter-savoury contrast. Serve well chilled, around 8–10°C, and decanting is not necessary.

Producer
SkyggeBrygger is known for small-batch, hands-on production and a creative approach to fruit-based wines and ciders. By working with local village apples and overlooked fruit from private gardens, the producer gives new life to traditional orchard varieties and helps preserve a regional fruit heritage. Village Apple Icewine is one of the house’s most exclusive bottlings, often produced in fewer than 1,000 bottles per year.

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