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Velvet Moon

2013 Salento Merlot, Negroamaro, Cabernet Sauvignon

Orus Velvet Moon is a captivating red wine hailing from the picturesque Salento region, known for its warm climate that produces grapes brimming with character. This 2013 vintage masterfully blends Merlot, Negroamaro, and Cabernet Sauvignon to create a wine that showcases a smooth, medium-bodied structure. With a lively acidity that brings brightness to the palate, it strikes a perfect balance with the prominent fruit intensity, featuring notes of ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of dark chocolate. The tannins are notable yet refined, contributing to a velvety mouthfeel that lingers beautifully. As this wine unfolds, it offers a delightful exploration of flavors that pairs wonderfully with hearty dishes, making it an exceptional choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, Roasted Lamb, Roast Lamb

Region:


Puglia
Puglia

The heel of Italy's "boot," sunny Puglia (the "g" is silent), is famed for its olive oils, almonds and of course, its rich, full-bodied wines. Although dry and intensely hot in the summer, Puglia has coastlines on three sides, providing cool Mediterranean breezes to alleviate the daytime heat. Primitivo (known in the US as Zinfandel) does well here, with other popular red varieties including Sangiovese and Negroamaro. But it is not all about reds in Puglia: the local Fiano grape produces gloriously nutty, tropical-flavored white, while Falanghina makes intensely fruity wines with citrus blossom notes.

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