Bacco Wine & Spirit, LLC - Cantine De Luca

Cantine De Luca tells a story of passion, determination and desire to grow and achieve results in Calabria, a large region in Southern Italy containing hundreds of miles of beautiful coastline and abundant sunshine. Cantine De Luca was founded in 1994 when a man named Abramo De Luca, lover of wine and of his own "Melissian"

land, began vinification with the grapes from his own estate, which was rich in native vines. Many grape varieties harvested by De Luca are very ancient, going back to when the Greeks landed on the southern coasts of Italy during VIII century B.C.

The passion that was started by Abramo is now followed by Vincenzo De Luca, a determined young man who aims to continue products of exellence and help advance identifying the Calabria region by associating taste with the culture of an ancient land.

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Classification: IGT Calabria

Alcohol: 13%

Vinification: The production method of this wine happens with grapes harvested by hand. Grapes are in good sanitary condition and well matured. Fermented for at least 10 days to come in contact with vinasse in the thermoconditioning casks, the refinement happens partly in steel tanks and partly in large barrels. After bottling, bottles are put in the wine cellar for a further period of refinement.

Color: Intense ruby red.

Aroma: Complex. Presents concentrated notes of soft fruits, harmonized with a delicate sensation of spices, tobacco and cocoa.

Palate: Full, generous and of great harmony. It highlights notes of cherry, currant, with sweet liquorice. The aftertaste is persistent, supported by a good presence of noble tannins and by a pleasant freshness.

Serving suggestions: First dishes with meat sauces; roasts of veal; semi-hard cheeses; pasta cooked in oven; roasts in saucepan; lamb cooked in oven; beef roasts. Should be served between 64-68° F.

BIANCO - White Table Wine

Alcohol: 12%

Color: Straw yellow

Aroma: Intense and complex characteristics. There is ripe fruit reminiscent of apple and citrus fruits.

Palate: In the mouth it is well-structured, round and elegant, supported by good acidity. It is a wine of original personality. Harmonious whole and of remarkable structure.

Serving suggestions: Goes very well with all seafood dishes and even with mushrooms. Can also compliment white meats and medium-aged cheeses. To be served chilled at about 54-57° F.

ROSSO - Red Table Wine

Alcohol: 12.5%

Color: Deep ruby red with violet reflections.

Aroma: Notes of ripe fruit and plum. Well balanced and spicy.

Palate: Full, round and very pleasant. A warm wine with a tannic and balanced structure.

Serving suggestions: Goes well with first course dishes such as risotto, red meats, boiled mixes, and harmonizes with medium-aged cheeses. Should be served at about 64° F.