Armeno Wine Tasting
June 1st 1PM to 4PM
2012 Latue Blanco
100% Airen made from ORGANICALLY
grown grapes. The Airén grape is native to Spain
where it represents about 30% of all grapes grown. Latue
Blanco has intense aromas of white flower, green apple, honeydew melon, and
citrus. On the palate, Latue Blanco is crisp, fresh
and gently herbaceous.
This wine, while charming, is super refreshing, which makes
it the perfect wine for warm summer days!!
2012 Anthony Nappa Sciardonné
Armeno's
is the first store in MA to offer the NEWEST Anthony Nappa
releases:
Sciardonné and Bordo!
Referred to by its Italian phonetic spelling Anthony Nappa's fresh release of Chardonnay is crafted in a
traditional rustic Italian style. Completely un-oaked, but carefully carried
through malolactic fermentation the Sciardonné has an intense mouthfeel,
with soft tropical fruit, healthy minerality and a
lush, buttery finish. Fermented without additives or manipulation it truly
delivers a rich, full body.
2011 Domaine des Gerbeaux Macon-Chaintre
This wine of 100% Chardonnay is made from vines of the
village of Chaintre, just south of the famous Pouilly Fuisse. In this region
the vines mature quickly, from a chalky-clay soil, bringing to the wine
roundness and layered, decadent fruit. A very rich and elegant wine to enjoy
partnered with summer meals. *only 200 cases made.
2011 Midnight Cellars Chardonnay
This 100% Estate Chardonnay is crisp and clean in format
with light tropical fruit notes, Asian pear and green apple nuances. Whole
cluster pressed and barrel fermented in mostly neutral oak (barrel program: 10
months, 15% new French) with minimal malolactic
fermentation this Chardonnay keeps its firm fruit and clean finish through and
through - balance is the name of the game!
2012 Domaine des Annibals Rose
Located in the heart of the Provence Verte
region, on the southern sides of a valley near the La Loube
Mountain, the Domain des Annibals has been
established since 1772. The property spreads over 30 hectares of vine (75
acres), most of which fall under the Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC. This traditional Rose's hue is
fleshy pink with a nose is full of harmonious white peaches. While being
delicate, this Rose is still quite vibrant with a long lasting finish loaded
with minerality and fresh stone fruit. *90 points
Wine & Spirits Magazine!
2011 Latue Tinto
100% Tempranillo made from
ORGANICALLY grown grapes. Latue Tinto is aged in
stainless steel tanks for 6 months. Look forward to an intense red wine with
purple hues. On the nose, Latue Tinto offers aromas
of stewed black cherry and wild red raspberry. Slightly
smoky, but well-balanced and easy to drink. A beautiful compliment to many meals but especially friendly with grilled entrees.
Place a gentle chill on this Tempranillo and feel the
flavors "pop"!
2010 Midnight Cellars Full Moon Red
Since the harvest of 1998, Midnight Cellars has been
crafting the Full Moon Red in a style that is approachable and fun. Year after
year, this wine continues to be a top seller because it's a great value
overall. A rounded mouthfeel with notes of fresh
raspberries and strawberries, soft tannins and hints of white pepper - this
blend just compliments so many occasions!
2011 Anthony Nappa Bordo
Named Bordo, after the traditional
Italian name for Cabernet Franc, this 100% Cabernet Franc is made in a rustic
Italian style, fermented wild and without additives. Showing notes of
raspberries, licorice and graphite, hinting of ripe tomato leaf and summer
garden herbs. This wine captures the essence of "softness with
strength", you
just have to try it!!
2010 Midnight Malbec
Yes, Malbec from California! Rich, ripe notes of plum and black berries.
Integrated earth notes, softened and smoothed by strategic
aging in French oak. Midnight Malbec drinks with more
intensity, richness of fruit and finesse than many of its Argentine friends.
This Malbec is BBQ ready but still a young wine so
give it a chance to breathe before enjoying.
2011 Loatum Rioja
Mature and complex Rioja. Dark cherry color with blue trim. Aromas of blueberry
compote, ripe cassis, summer berry pie, and hints of eucalyptus.
The palate is structured with sweet tannins, powerful and
abundant fruit.
Smoky and intense with balanced fruit, structure and
acidity. Made from ORGANICALLY grown grapes.
2007 Midnight Capriccio Italien
Midnight's Super Tuscan blend returns! From the highly
acclaimed 2007 vintage Midnight crafted just 50 cases of Capriccio Italien. The color is a pool of deep ruby and cherry tones.
A sultry nose of rose petals and black cherry lead into a silky mouthfeel. Complex in its fruit and herb
components:
bright cherry, dried cranberry, toasty vanilla bean and dried herbs. The perfect wine to pair with special Italian fare. This
wine will cellar for another 5 years easily...but why wait?