Saturday, January 21, 2012

Tasting - "Alta Luna Phases"

Name: Alta Luna Phases
Variety: 40% Teroldego, 30% Lagrein and 30% Merlot
Region: Trentino
Country: Italy
Year: 2009
Price: $9.95

Vintage Cellar Review: 40% Teroldego, 30% Lagrein, 30% Merlot aged in small oak barrels for 12 months, then further refined in bottle before release. Deep ruby red Dark cherry, plum and blackberry aromas combine with intriguing spicy notes. Rich, concentrated dark fruit character against powerful yet silky tannins and bright acidity. Excellent structure, with a distinctive freshness to the fruit that creates an elegant profile.

My Personal Review: The first think I noticed about the wine was the white eye-catching label in-front of the dark color glass of the bottle. This alone got me excited and interested in trying the wine and it did not disappoint. The wine's color was dark yet the red wine was light in taste, however there was nothing distinct about the taste that made it stand out. It also had a short aftertaste which I always find delightful and more appealing for my red wines.

I did not have food with this wine.

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