Dassemus
– North Brabant, Netherlands
Dutch succes story Dassemus is back at NWFA. This time only on the Monday for Professionals.
For Ron and Monique, the wine that changed everything was Ceci n’est pas un orange, the first Dutch orange wine. This wine not only put Vineyard Dassemus on the map, but also gained a cult following, with demand stretching well beyond the borders of the Netherlands.
The vineyard is planted with a variety of grapes, including Solaris, Souvingnier Gris, and Johanniter for whites, and Rondo, Cabernet Cortis, and Baron for reds. The grapes are processed immediately in the on-site cellar, equipped with stainless steel tanks, wooden barrels, and ceramic amphorae. Some wines use specialized yeasts, while others are produced naturally, with wild fermentation initiated by yeasts already present in the vineyard.
Their commitment to low yields and large canopies ensures vibrant grapes that tell the story of their terroir in every bottle.
The 2023 harvest was a fantastic one and the new Ceci n’est pas un orange should be really good.
