Ponte Villoni Edizione Privata 2025 vs Valley of the Sun Lebanese Red 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £11.99 | £11.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Sangiovese, Primitivo | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah |
| Country | Italy | Lebanon |
| Sweetness | — | Medium |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Ponte Villoni Edizione Privata 2025
Ponte Villoni Edizione Privata is a bold, expressive southern Italian red wine that brings together three of the region's most characterful indigenous varieties, Sangiovese , Primitivo , and Nero di Troia , in a rich, velvety cuvée with generous ripe fruit, smooth texture, and refined complexity. Crafted from hand-selected grapes harvested at peak ripeness, this is a wine of immediate pleasure and genuine depth, capturing the warmth and personality of southern Italian winemaking at a very approachable price. Why You'll Love It Ponte Villoni works closely with local growers across Italy's southern regions, combining modern winemaking techniques with classic Italian craftsmanship to produce wines of real character and charm. Edizione Privata Private Edition is their flagship blend: a wine that showcases the best of what the south can offer. Sangiovese brings structure and cherry fruit; Primitivo adds richness and spice; Nero di Troia contributes depth, colour, and a distinctive savoury edge. Together they are greater than the sum of their parts. Vineyard & Production Hand-selected grapes are harvested at peak ripeness to ensure richness and concentration. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve vibrant fruit purity, followed by gentle maturation to refine texture and integrate flavours. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in colour. Aromas of ripe black cherries, plums, and dark berries on the nose, lifted by notes of vanilla, sweet spice, and a hint of cocoa. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, soft tannins, generous fruit, and a long, satisfying finish. Perfect Pairings A superb partner for grilled meats, tomato-based pasta dishes, slow-cooked Italian stews, and mature hard cheeses. Also excellent with pizza, aubergine parmigiana, and charcuterie boards. Grape Variety Sangiovese, Primitivo, Nero di Troia
Valley of the Sun Lebanese Red 2022
Valley of the Sun is a warm, generous and intensely fruity red wine from the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon , crafted by Faouzi Issa at Domaine des Tourelles, one of the country's most historic and respected estates. Founded in 1868 by French adventurer François-Eugène Brun, Domaine des Tourelles is a pioneer of Lebanese fine wine, and this approachable, sustainably produced blend is a brilliant introduction to what the region does so well. Why You'll Love It Lebanese wine is one of the world's great undiscovered pleasures, and Valley of the Sun is the perfect place to start. Warm, generous and full of character, it blends the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the spice of Syrah and the soft, juicy charm of Cinsault to create a wine that is as versatile at the table as it is enjoyable on its own. Exceptional value for the quality on offer. Vineyard and Production Hand-harvested grapes are fermented on skins for 8 to 12 days in the concrete tanks that are a hallmark of the Domaine des Tourelles winery. Ageing in these tanks over winter allows for natural softening and integration of tannins, producing a wine of real roundness and approachability without sacrificing depth or character. Tasting Notes Juicy and satisfying on the nose, with generous berry fruit aromas. The palate has richness and rounded tannins, with plenty of dark fruit, spice and herbal notes. Medium-bodied and versatile, with a smooth, lingering finish that works beautifully with a wide variety of foods. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for grilled meats. Excellent with lamb or beef skewers, lamb chops, kafta and smoky barbecued dishes. Also great alongside slow-braised lamb, hearty stews or a mezze spread. Grape Varieties Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault
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