Luz Da Lua - Tinto 2017 (750ml) Virginia Virginia Chardonnay

Luz Da Lua - Tinto 2017 (750ml) Virginia Virginia ChardonnayThe Tinto is a blend of four estate vineyards blending a mix of merlot, syrah, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, and malbec, but the plan is to go Portuguese in the coming years when some newer plantings come online. It is aged 24+ months in a split of 50 50 American and French medium+ toast wood. Look for a sweet, lifted oak entry mixed with toasted smoky notes, with black cherry lurking throughout. It is all a bit wild, but it will be fine with a

The destemmed grapes are pressed

'People used to drink the red wine warm

all in the central villages of Mád and Bodrogkeresztúr

and Monterey

and provided for ageability of up to 40 years

along with improvements in the vineyard and cellar

This Cabernet Sauvignon impresses with impenetrable violet hues

used French casks

A legendary wine for this estate

Winegrowers for 5 generations

and even a touch of tropical fruits like pineapple – and yet it’s so light and bright when you take a sip

Review Date: 08/2023