Aromas of vanilla, cinnamon, oak grain and spicy, dried fruits are classic and welcoming. This is elegant wine with nice layering on the palate and spicy flavors of oak, baked plum and stewed berries. A long, mile, oaky finish is classy and doesn’t punish. Drink this 100% Tempranillo Rioja wine now through 2018.
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“Vivid ruby-red. Sexy oak-spiced cherry and candied rose scents are complemented by mocha and pipe tobacco. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and dark chocolate flavors that gain in energy with aeration. Closes spicy and long, with smooth tannins building slowly and folding into the wine’s lively fruit. This wine was aged in a combination of new and used French and American oak for a year.” Larchago “Crianza” Tempranillo is Rioja red wine that is SPICY, DECADENT, AND JUICY.
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“Brilliant ruby-red. Expressive aromas of cherry, dark berries and spicy oak, along with hints of vanilla and pipe tobacco. Broad and fleshy in the mouth, offering cherry-vanilla and licorice flavors that tighten up on the back half. Finishes with building sweetness, a hint of smoky minerals and smooth, late-arriving tannins.”
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The term “dolce rosso” is Italian for “sweet red”. The chief identifying quality of Mignanego Dolce Rosso is a clear, distinct strawberry quality, from the aromatic nose through the light-bodied flavor. This delicately sparkling, light ruby-colored wine is lightly sweet and there is a lively, spritzy taste of bubbles. It is what the Italians call frizzante, and the effervescence is softer and less pronounced than that of Prosecco. With its cherry red color and soft, natural sweetness, Mignanego Dolce Rosso makes an appealing aperitif as well as dessert wine.
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This Negroamaro, (with 3% Black Malvaisa) shows an intense red color, with garnet colored notes. The flavor profile is complex and delicate with sensations sweeping from ripe, red fruit jam to the typical hint of bitter almond. Ten years of tastings and tests were necessary to get the perfection of this extraordinary wine. This Puglia favorite pairs well with spicy foods including antipasto, slow-baked lamb and potatoes, and pepperonata.
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This elegant Pinot Noir is bright red, featuring a delightful nose of intense cherries. On the palate it is supple and lingering with a velvety finish. Production of pinot noir in New Zealand is still a recent phenomenon, a couple of decades old. Marlborough is the commercial center of the New Zealand wine industry—and better known for its Sauvignon Blanc—but it also grows almost half of all the Pinot Noir in New Zealand. It is the home of broad, flat vineyard expanses, relatively large companies and Pinot Noirs that often deliver excellent value. Perfect with roast duck or a contrasting
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100% Montepulciano, with 15-20 days maceration on the skins, giving it a deep ruby red color. This wine has moderately low acidity with softer tannins. A smooth drinkable wine that can improve for 3-4 years after vintage. Forest fruits and black cherries on the palate, which is hefty, perfect for pairing with red meats and full flavored dishes. This wine is perfect for glass pours, while its sleek packaging make it an easy sell off-premise as well.
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Nestled in the hills of Frisa in the Region of Abruzzo is the modern winery of Collefrisio. Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo is 100% Montepulciano with distinctive floral notes on the nose. Beautiful acidity ensures a refreshing wine balanced with notes of cherries and black cherries, so characteristic of the varietal. This wine is the reason Americans have finally fell in love with Rose. Pairs well with chicken and shellfish
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This big, bold Puglia Primitivo is ruby red and intense in color. Ethereal and fruity, this spicy wine is well-structured, balanced and tannic to the right point. 100% Primitivo grape, this wine is an indulgent treat for the senses. Velvety on the palate with a long, silky finish belies its 15% ABV. Ideal pairing for red meat seasoned with spices, and complex and structured pasta dishes. An ideal typical dish is handmade “orecchiette” with meat balls and meat roulades tomato souce, seasoned with fresh “cacioricotta” and “ricotta forte”.
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The base grape of Etna Rosso is Nerello Mascalese, the predominant native variety in the mountain vineyards, where it is harvested. It yields wines with notes that differ depending on the slope and the altitude at which it is grown. This wine displays excellent structure and elegant aromas that develop further with aging. The base grape is blended with a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio, another typical Etna variety, which gives the wine a richer hue. Ruby red, Vulka Etna Rosso offers an intense bouquet with elegant hints of wild red fruit, spices, and licorice. Dry and robust with a
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