Blend – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com Wine Thailand Thu, 14 May 2026 09:34:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-Favicon-iPad-Retina-32x32.png Blend – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com 32 32 3 Generazioni Appassimento Rosso Puglia IGT https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/puglia/3-generazioni-appassimento-rosso-puglia-igt/ Fri, 08 May 2026 02:20:22 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10275 VARIETALS Primitivo blend VINTAGE 2024  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Residual sugar 15 g/l

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red.

NOSE
Intense aromas of ripe plums, raisins, and dark cherries. The drying process gives it a rich, jammy quality with hints of chocolate, vanilla, and spice.

PALATE
Full-bodied and smooth, velvety wine with intense notes of ripe red fruit and a long, harmonious finish.

AGEING
Ageing takes place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in great oak barrels.

PAIRING
Because of its richness and weight, it pairs exceptionally well with grilled lamb, beef or game meats; hard cheeses like Pecorino or Parmesan; or hearty stews or pasta with meat-based sauces.

RATINGS

4

]]> Cal De Costa Millesimato Spumante Extra Dry https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/veneto/treviso/cal-de-costa-millesimato-spumante-extra-dry/ Thu, 07 May 2026 08:42:54 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10265 VARIETALS 100% white grapes VINTAGE 2024 (available also in 1500ml)  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 11%
Residual sugar 15 g/l

APPEARANCE
At the appearance is straw yellow with a fine and persistent perlage.

NOSE
The bouquet is characterized by a pleasant fresh fruitiness, combining youthful fruit expression of apple, pear, and lemon zest.

PALATE
The palate shows an elegant and supple structure, supported by crisp bubbles and well-balanced acidity.

AGEING
Charmat Method.

PAIRING
An ideal companion for salads and light fish dishes, as well as an aperitif to stimulate the taste buds before the main course.

RATINGS

4.1 

]]> Masseria Trajone Zinfandel Puglia IGP https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/puglia/masseria-trajone-zinfandel-puglia-igp/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:12:42 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8669 Masseria Trajone website. VARIETALS Zinfandel (Primitivo) for at least 85% and other varieties allowed. VINTAGE 2022  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense and bright ruby red.

NOSE
Complex nose of black berries and plum jam, red flowers, humus, cocoa powder, mint and iron.

PALATE
Full-bodied and enveloping, creamy and smooth, fruity with a very long balsamic and fruity persistence.

AGEING
Harvest of the grapes at the full phenolic ripeness, soft pressing and long fermentation with maceration at controlled temperature, then maturation in steel tanks. May have a refining in wood.

PAIRING
First courses with meat sauce, polenta, grilled meat, stews in general, lamb, truffle and medium aged cheeses.

RATINGS

4.1

]]> Confidencial Reserva Tinto Vinho Regional Lisboa https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/portugal/lisboa/confidencial-reserva-tinto-vinho-regional-lisboa/ Thu, 22 May 2025 09:26:13 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8406 Casa Santos Lima website. VARIETALS More than 10 confidential varieties VINTAGE 2020  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Dark ruby red.

NOSE
This wine shows great diversity of complex aromas, such as red fruits and vanilla.

PALATE
Medium body, it reveals sensations of red fruit, harmoniously integrated with wood notes and fine tannins. In the aftertaste, develops smooth and rich flavours, some acidity and complexity, overcoming ripe fruit, chocolate and wood notes.

AGEING
6 months of partial ageing in 250 litres barriques of French and Portuguese oak.

PAIRING
Serve with red meats, or other specialty meat dishes or soft cheeses.

RATINGS

4.2 

]]> 1908 Appassionante Bianco Veneto IGT https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/veneto/1908-appassionante-bianco-veneto-igt/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 14:48:31 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8213
The name Cielo e Terra (literally Sky and Land, or Heaven and Earth) recreates a perfect marriage, where Heaven is represented by the family of the same name and the Land is identified with the expert hands of the winegrower partners working in the vineyards that yield these wines. Since 1908 the Family has been delivering great quality wines. This is a tribute to the founders with a new Premium and Super Premium collection, aimed to challenge the most renowned Super Venetian wines and to create new signature blends. 1908 is not only the year of the foundation but it represents also the spirit of an age of enthusiasm after the Great Depression. Innovation and creativity were bringing new light and hope in the future, on the front door of the «Belle Époque».
For more info, visit Cielo e Terra website. VARIETALS Garganega, Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2023  Download Tasting Note
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Alcohol 12.5%

APPEARANCE
Straw yellow.

NOSE
Notes of citrus, melon and apricots, almond and acacia flowers, with exciting nuances of exotic fruits.

PALATE
Savoury and light, with every sip this white tickles the palate with its juicy freshness and a long mineral finish, with hints of fresh fruit and white flowers.

PAIRING 
Appassionante Bianco pleases everyone’s preferences, from happy aperitifs, brunches and picnics to informal dinners. Enjoying it alongside rustic spinach pie, ascolana-style stuffed olives, fried fish, gnocchi, risotto with zucchini, mushrooms chicken, sushi and sashimi.

RATINGS

 

4.1

]]> Red Blend Portugal Lisboa https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/portugal/lisboa/red-blend-portugal-lisboa/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 07:11:21 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8001 Casa Santos Lima website. VARIETALS Several Portuguese native grape varieties VINTAGE 2022  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Nice ruby red.

NOSE
Extremely aromatic, yet smooth and elegant.

PALATE
It shows in the mouth flavours of ripe red fruit and balanced acidity, well balanced with oak notes from ageing in oak barrels. In the aftertaste the soft tannins and the flavours of pepper and liquor dominate.

AGEING
Four months ageing in oak barrels.

PAIRING
Pairs beautifully with aged red meats, roasted chicken or creamy mushroom pasta.

]]> Gnarly Head Authentic Black https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/usa/california/lodi/gnarly-head-authentic-black-2/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:58:30 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7044 Gnarly Head website. VARIETALS Petite Sirah-based blend VINTAGE 2018  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Dark and inky in the glass.

NOSE
True to its name, Gnarly Head Authentic Black opens with brooding aromas of black cherry, black licorice and vanilla providing a powerful entrée to this big, robust Petite Sirah-based blend.

PALATE
Concentrated flavors of boysenberry and dark chocolate are framed by pleasant hints of baking spice on the finish.

AGEING
To accentuate the concentrated fruit flavors and add an extra layer of complexity, the wine is racked on a combination of French and American oak to age for 12 months.

PAIRING
Styled to stand up to the heartiest of dishes, boldly pair this full-bodied wine with venison chili, meat lovers pizza or grilled rib eye steak.

RATINGS

3.8 

]]> 1908 Nero di Gio Rosso d’Italia https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/1908-nero-di-gio-rosso-ditalia/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:27:29 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=6611
The name Cielo e Terra (literally Sky and Land, or Heaven and Earth) recreates a perfect marriage, where Heaven is represented by the family of the same name and the Land is identified with the expert hands of the winegrower partners working in the vineyards that yield these wines. Since 1908 the Family has been delivering great quality wines. This is a tribute to the founders with a new Premium and Super Premium collection, aimed to challenge the most renowned Super Venetian wines and to create new signature blends. 1908 is not only the year of the foundation but it represents also the spirit of an age of enthusiasm after the Great Depression. Innovation and creativity were bringing new light and hope in the future, on the front door of the «Belle Époque».
A tribute to the founder Giovanni Cielo who bought a small estate just in front of the Romeo & Juliet Castles in the heart of Veneto. Originally, in that area, the wines were mostly blends of different regions, hence the decision to revamp the same path to combine richness of southern Italy with fruitiness of the North, obtaining a new original Prestige red blend. It is called «Nero» (Black) as Giovanni refers to a rich red wine. Powerful and concentrated with notes of cherry, blackberry and hints of cinnamon, tobacco and licorice.
For more info, visit Cielo e Terra website. VARIETALS Blend of mainly Montepulciano, Negroamaro and Merlot VINTAGE 2021  Download Tasting Note
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Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
It’s called Nero (“Black”) because its intense and impenetrable dark ruby colour.

NOSE
Notes of blackberries and prunes go well with the spicy and toasted sensations of liquorice and coffee.

PALATE
Each sip stands out for its immediate freshness, which recalls ripe fruit, followed by a spicy and tasty trail, with surprising balsamic and floral hints of myrtle, mint and violets. Well balanced between strength and pleasantness.

PAIRING 
Thanks to its harmonic profile, it goes well with roasted white and red meats, grilled vegetables, rich lasagna, moussaka, chicken tikka masala, beef meatballs with tomato sauce or burgers with Cheddar and bacon.

RATINGS

4.2

]]> 1908 Appassionante Rosso Veneto IGT https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/veneto/1908-appassionante-rosso-veneto-igt/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:09:28 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=6607
The name Cielo e Terra (literally Sky and Land, or Heaven and Earth) recreates a perfect marriage, where Heaven is represented by the family of the same name and the Land is identified with the expert hands of the winegrower partners working in the vineyards that yield these wines. Since 1908 the Family has been delivering great quality wines. This is a tribute to the founders with a new Premium and Super Premium collection, aimed to challenge the most renowned Super Venetian wines and to create new signature blends. 1908 is not only the year of the foundation but it represents also the spirit of an age of enthusiasm after the Great Depression. Innovation and creativity were bringing new light and hope in the future, on the front door of the «Belle Époque».
For more info, visit Cielo e Terra website. VARIETALS Merlot with partial dried grapes and other red varietals (mainly Corvina). VINTAGE 2021  Download Tasting Note
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Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense red with garnet.

NOSE
Full and fragrant with typical hints of ripe red fruit and light spicy notes

PALATE
Full bodied, large and rounded, with ripe red fruit notes.

PAIRING 
Excellent with elaborate pasta dishes, grilled red meats and mature cheeses

RATINGS

3.9

]]> Tenuta Ulisse Premium Rosé https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/italy/abruzzo/tenuta-ulisse-premium-rose/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:16:43 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=6564 Tenuta Ulisse, a modern expression of a centuries-old tradition of passion and dedication to the land, is one of Abruzzo’s premier winemaking estate. It has aggressively dived into the enormous potential of Abruzzo’s unique terroir and ancient varieties by placing a contemporary spin on indigenous grapes such as Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Trebbiano D’Abruzzo, Pecorino, Passerina e Cococciola. These wines are the result of the passion and experience of Antonio and Luigi Ulisse, two brothers dedicated to expressing the potential and character of the region’s wines. Each glass from Tenuta Ulisse’s wine is a journey, an experience that amazes, a vision. «We are determined to use the most expressive and unique terroirs of Abruzzo to create Abruzzo fine wine of distinction».
An elegant pale pink colour rosé. A stylish, beautifully-balanced blend of Merlot and other red grapes, varieties that express their finest qualities when grown near the sea.
For more info, visit Tenuta Ulisse website. VARIETALS Merlot and other red grapes VINTAGE 2023  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Pale salmon/translucent in color.

NOSE
Incisive and unmistakable bouquet with Mediterranean hints of fresh fruit.

PALATE
The fruity notes return to the palate where captivating citrus sensations are added.
The aftertaste explodes in a succession of fresh and persistent aromas that blend into a delicate structure with hints of minerality typical of the area, which give a long finish.

AGEING
3 months in stainless steel.

PAIRING
With its delicate structure and lengthy, complex finish, this rosé is both enchanting as aperitif wine and as an accompaniment to a meal shared with friends and family.

RATINGS

4

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