FACTS ABOUT Montes Purple Angel Winery: Montes. Grapes: Carménère. Region: Chile Central Valley. Wine Style: Chilean Bordeaux Blend.
Montes Purple Angel 2019 Montes was established in 1988 by Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, with the aim of producing the best wines in Chile from the best regions. We have long admired Montes and what they have done for Chilean wine over the past three decades. Their wines are consistently good because they are meticulous throughout the entire production process.
The grapes for Purple Angel come from Montes' own vineyards in Apalta and Marchigüe, arguably two of the finest sites in the Colchagua Valley. In Apalta, vines are planted on 45° slopes where the soil is deeper, providing good exposure to achieve ripeness. Cool ocean breezes and low night-time temperatures moderate this warm area, permitting slow development and retention of varietal aromas and acidity. Marchigüe is slightly cooler because of its close proximity to the ocean. The vineyards are managed in a double guyot system that aids the maturity of the fruit and reduces the threat of fungal disease, resulting in consistently healthy harvests.
All grapes were hand-harvested. Fruit underwent cold-soaking for seven days to extract aroma and colour, before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 12-15 days. Following this, the wine is kept in contact with the skins to enhance structure and colour, with daily tastings taking place to determine when the wine is ready. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in French oak barrels (80% new and 20% a year old) for 18 months. 8% Petit Verdot was added to the final blend to add spice, structure, colour and acidity.
Purple Angel displays the rich flavours typical of Carmenère. Deep carmine red in colour, this wine has aromas of blackberries, ripe blueberry, dried plum and candied fruit combined with toasted notes of nutmeg, sweet spice, vanilla and pastry. On the palate, it is well-structured with rich tannins, balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish.
Tasting Note Nose: Blackberry perfumed with licorice and yeast, nutty nuances. Scented floral notes of hyacinth and black pepper are also present. Palate: On the palate, ripe blackberry, cherry, black currant, and a hint of plum. The perfect balance of fruit, medium acidity, and tannin body structure. It is full-bodied, very tight and the creamy tannins envelop your palate, caressing every inch.
FACTS ABOUT Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Winery: Tommasi.
Grapes: Corvinone, Oseleta, Corvina, Rondinella.
Region - Italy / Veneto / Valpolicella / Amarone della Valpolicella / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico.
Wine style: Italian Amarone.
Alcohol content: 15%.
Allergens: Contains sulfites.
The Most-Mentioned Flavor of Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
--Oak, Chocolate, Tobacco.
--Plum, Blackberry, Black-cherry.
--Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry.
Wine Description of Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Color: Deep ruby red color with garnet shades.
Nose: Warm, ripe on the nose, intense and of great refinement.
Taste: The taste is complex, smooth, full bodied, lots of cherry notes and plum.
FACTS ABOUT THIS WINE
Winery:Varvaglione.
Grapes:Primitivo.
Region: Southern Italy Puglia.
Wine style:Southern Italy Primitivo.
ABV:14%.
The Most-Mentioned Flavor of Varvaglione Papale Primitivo di Manduria
--Blackberry, Black Cherry, Plum.
--Chocolate, Vanilla, Oak.
--Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry.
How People Say about Varvaglione Papale Primitivo di Manduria
**Delicious. Fantastic fruit. Decent finish; elegant and easy to drink. It will go well pasta, steak, lamb. Highly recommended.**
**Paired with a carbonara, this wine has pum on the nose with a hint of black licorice and vanilla. Medium tannins, bold smooth body.**
**Very dark, violet color. Nose not so intensive, but the taste is a typical Southern Italy fruit-bomb, full of forrest fruits. 'Papale' means 'Pope wine' and it's really excellent, complex, full-bodied.**
FACTS ABOUT Varvaglione Papale Linea Oro Primitivo di Manduria
Winery: Varvaglione.
Grapes: Primitivo.
Region: Southern Italy Puglia.
Wine Style: Southern Italy Primitivo.
ABV: 14%.
The Most-Mentioned Flavor of Varvaglione Papale Linea Oro Primitivo di Manduria
--Vanilla, Chocolate, Oak.
--Plum, Blackberry, Jam.
--Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry.
Description of Varvaglione Papale Linea Oro Primitivo di Manduria
Ruby red, round and soft taste reminiscent aromas of jam and berries. Wine that identifies excellently its territory with its important structure, while respecting the elegance that distinguishes it
FACTS ABOUT Tenuta Ulisse Limited Edition 10 Vendemmie N.V. Red Wine
Winery: Tenuta Ulisse.
Grapes: Montepulciano.
Region: Central Italy Abruzzo.
Wine Style: Italian Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
ABV: 14.5%.
About the winery
Tenuta Ulisse is one of the leading wineries in Abruzzo with a reputation for bringing a modern flair to the region’s prized indigenous varieties as well as famed international varieties. The company is led by brothers, Antonio and Luigi Ulisse.
About the Tenuta Ulisse Limited Edition 10 Vendemmie N.V. Red Wine
This is an absolute blockbuster! It opens with notes of blueberries and cassis, warm wood tones, and a bit of smoke, leather, cigar box, and even mocha. On the palate, there are notes of melting chocolate, some vanilla, and coconut. Smooth tannins and mouthcoating richness complete this special wine.
FACTS ABOUT Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Winery: Tommasi.
Grapes: Corvinone, Oseleta, Corvina, Rondinella.
Region - Italy / Veneto / Valpolicella / Amarone della Valpolicella / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico.
Wine style: Italian Amarone.
Alcohol content: 15%.
Allergens: Contains sulfites.
The Most-Mentioned Flavor of Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
--Oak, Chocolate, Tobacco.
--Plum, Blackberry, Black-cherry.
--Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry.
Wine Description of Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Color: Deep ruby red color with garnet shades.
Nose: Warm, ripe on the nose, intense and of great refinement.
Taste: The taste is complex, smooth, full bodied, lots of cherry notes and plum.
FACTS ABOUT THIS WINE
Winery:Varvaglione.
Grapes:Primitivo.
Region: Southern Italy Puglia.
Wine style:Southern Italy Primitivo.
ABV:14%.
The Most-Mentioned Flavor of Varvaglione Papale Primitivo di Manduria
--Blackberry, Black Cherry, Plum.
--Chocolate, Vanilla, Oak.
--Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry.
How People Say about Varvaglione Papale Primitivo di Manduria
**Delicious. Fantastic fruit. Decent finish; elegant and easy to drink. It will go well pasta, steak, lamb. Highly recommended.**
**Paired with a carbonara, this wine has pum on the nose with a hint of black licorice and vanilla. Medium tannins, bold smooth body.**
**Very dark, violet color. Nose not so intensive, but the taste is a typical Southern Italy fruit-bomb, full of forrest fruits. 'Papale' means 'Pope wine' and it's really excellent, complex, full-bodied.**
FACTS ABOUT Varvaglione Papale Linea Oro Primitivo di Manduria
Winery: Varvaglione.
Grapes: Primitivo.
Region: Southern Italy Puglia.
Wine Style: Southern Italy Primitivo.
ABV: 14%.
The Most-Mentioned Flavor of Varvaglione Papale Linea Oro Primitivo di Manduria
--Vanilla, Chocolate, Oak.
--Plum, Blackberry, Jam.
--Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry.
Description of Varvaglione Papale Linea Oro Primitivo di Manduria
Ruby red, round and soft taste reminiscent aromas of jam and berries. Wine that identifies excellently its territory with its important structure, while respecting the elegance that distinguishes it
FACTS ABOUT Tenuta Ulisse Limited Edition 10 Vendemmie N.V. Red Wine
Winery: Tenuta Ulisse.
Grapes: Montepulciano.
Region: Central Italy Abruzzo.
Wine Style: Italian Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
ABV: 14.5%.
About the winery
Tenuta Ulisse is one of the leading wineries in Abruzzo with a reputation for bringing a modern flair to the region’s prized indigenous varieties as well as famed international varieties. The company is led by brothers, Antonio and Luigi Ulisse.
About the Tenuta Ulisse Limited Edition 10 Vendemmie N.V. Red Wine
This is an absolute blockbuster! It opens with notes of blueberries and cassis, warm wood tones, and a bit of smoke, leather, cigar box, and even mocha. On the palate, there are notes of melting chocolate, some vanilla, and coconut. Smooth tannins and mouthcoating richness complete this special wine.