Tasting - Luna di Luna

 

This is the Luna di Luna Red Blend from 2020. It was $7 and has a 12% abv. It is a blend of 10% Merlot and 90% Cabernet Sauvignon from Veneto, Italy. Tasting notes from tastings.com describe it as "Dusty ruby color. Aromas of diced bell pepper, cherry jam, and moss with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a silky, brisk juicy plum and toast finish with light oak flavor. A juicy Italian red that will easily pair with weeknight meals."

Wine folly describes cabernet sauvignon as full bodied, dry, medium-high tannins, medium acidity, with notes of black cherry, black currant, cedar, baking spices, and graphite. Wine folly describes merlot as medium-full bodied, bone-dry, medium-high tannins, medium acidity, with notes of cherry, plum, chocolate, bay leaf, and vanilla.

From my tasting, I found it to have a dark ruby red color. It had aromas of cherry, baking spices, and even licorice. Upon tasting, I found it to be dry with medium body and medium tannins, but a bit higher on the acidity than expected. It was very fruit forward, but also earthy with some notes of leather and spices. I also tried this wine with feta-stuffed olives, which made the wine very smooth and mellow.