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Luna di Luna

Luna di Luna
2018 Red Blend, Tre Venezie

Pair this wine with:
Lamb Pork

Category: Italian Varietal Blend

Date Tasted:
Country: Italy
Alcohol: 12.5%
Certified Organic
86 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$9.99
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Luna di Luna
2018 Red Blend, Tre Venezie

Pair this wine with:
Lamb Pork

Category: Italian Varietal Blend

Date Tasted:
Country: Italy
Alcohol: 12.5%
Dusty ruby color. Aromas of diced bell pepper, cherry jam, and moss with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a silky, brisk juicy plum and toast finish with light oak flavor. A juicy Italian red that will easily pair with weeknight meals.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity & Juicy & Smooth
Aroma Aroma: diced bell pepper, cherry jam, and moss
Taste Flavor: juicy plum and toast
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Peking Duck, Lamb Tagine, Souvlaki
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A juicy Italian red that will easily pair with weeknight meals.

The Importer

Enovation Brands, Inc.

The Importer
2875 NE 191st St., 400A
Aventura, FL 33180
USA
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Italian Varietal Blend

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
While many famous wines in Italy, such as Barolo or Brunello di Montalcino, are produced entirely from one grape type, most red wines are blends of several varieties. Most examples of Chianti are blends of several varieties, with Sangiovese as the principal grape as well as Canaiolo, Colorino and/or Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Bolgheri is another examples, as this red wine from coastal Tuscany contains Cabernet Sauvignon (sometimes a small amount, often a large amount) as well as Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese.

There are also white varietal blends; some of the best of these are from Friuli and contain varying amounts of several grapes such as Friulano, Sauvignon, Ribolla Gialla, Chardonnay and others.

The main purpose of crafting one of these varietal blends is for greater complexity; aging potential is often another reason.