#Winebee Red Wine Trio

Ok, so you probably know by now, if you've been following me, that I love my wine.  I'm an avid wine lover and red wine's seem to be my favorite.  Don't get me wrong, I love white wine's, but some of them tend to be a little too sweet for my taste.  I love wines that have a rich, robust and dry taste.  That's why red is my way to go.  

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to enjoy not one, but three bottles of Wine Bee's red wines.  The trio that I tried (which I may say I absolutely loved!) were; Quota 31 Primitivo 2012, Castello Vicchiomaggio - Rippa delle Mandorle 2013 and Luretta - Gutturnio Superiore 2012.  All three of these red wines had a distinct flavor that I loved.  

The first bottle I tried was the Luretta- Gutturnio Superiore 2012.  After one glass of this, I thought this was going to by my favorite.  It had a rich, dry and robust flavor that I loved.  It made a statement and you knew you were drinking a good quality wine....but then I tried Quota 31 Primitivo 2012...hands down...my favorite!  Maybe because it contained 14% alcohol, or maybe it had that dry, still taste of rich black fruit, spicy plum and licorice, either way, I fell in love with it!  It had such a nice, smooth flavor.  The third bottle, Castello Vicchiomaggio - :Rippa delle Mandorle 2013 was another awesome wine.  It contains 13% alcohol and has a blend of Cabernet and Sangiovese.  This wine has a fruity taste with hints of dark cherry and black currants with subtle oak and herbal notes.

All three of these wines had such an addicting taste.  After I went through all three bottles, I went to my local store and bought my regular...Merlot.  I was sad to say, that I had gotten so used to the great tasting Quota 31 Primitivo 2012, that my regular Merlot kind of let me down! 

So, a little more info about each of the wines I've tasted.  You can purchase these bottles, as well as other Italian wines, from Wine Bee's site.  They also have the trio listed on Amazon.  


CASTELLO VICCHIOMAGGIO-RIPPA DELLE MANDORLE 2013

Style:    Dry, Still
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Varietal:75% Sangiovese. 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13%
Vintage: 2013

Intense Ruby Red color with dark cherry and black currant. Provides notes of oak and subtle herbal.  Round and smooth with good acidity.

Pairs well with: grilled chicken, cold cuts, pasta, pork









MENHIR SALENTO - QUOTA 31 PRIMITIVO 2012

Style:    Dry, Still
Region:  Puglia, Italy
Varietal: 100% Primitivo (Zifandel)
Alcohol:  14%
Vintage:  2012

Aromas of ripe black fruit, spicy plum, graphite and a whiff of brine.  Ripe and mildly sweet with a hint of spice.  The savory palate doles out blackberry, blueberry, licorice, ground black pepper with brawny tannins.  Ends on a bitter prune note.

Pairs well with: cold cuts, roasted lamb, rabbit with wild thyme, roast potatoes and aged cheeses.





LURETTA - GUTTURNIO SUPERIORE 2012

Style:     Dry, Still
Region:  Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Varietal: 50% Barbera  50% Bonarda
Alcohol:  13.5%
Vintage:  2012

 This wine has a unique flavor with blends of Barbera and Bonarda.  It has a deep purple red color.  Full bodied wine with notes of ripe cherries and vanilla.  Has a rich and velvety taste.

Pairs well with: roast beef, parmigiano, beef carpaccio and medium aged pecorino.  





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Get Naked - With Naked Winery Wines #NakedWinery

You heard me...Get Naked!  It's time to get Naked with Naked Winery!  If you've been following me, you should know by now, just how much I love my wine!  And when I notice the name, Naked Winery, I had to check it out.  Yep, the name says it all!  It's sassy, classy and very creative...just like their wines.

How do you like your wine?  Chilled or not chilled. Red or White. Sweet or a rich full bodied flavor?  There are many types and flavors of wine and Naked Winery has you covered.  It's almost challenging to pick or choose the right wine with certain foods and certain occasions. Red wines tend to go well with red meat, steaks and cheeses.  My personal favorite red wine is Merlot.  White wines, such as Muscato, are sweet and will go well with crab, lobster or shellfish.

Some of the wines that I received from Naked Winery (and may I add, I graciously thank Naked Winery!), include the following.  Take note, these aren't your classic 'names' for wines, but they sure are fun and I had a blast reading the back labels of each one.

• Sure Thing Symphony- hints of pineapple, mango and citrus - sweet goodness
• Naked Winery Merlot - smooth and fruity. notes of dark cherry, blackberry & black currant
• Gay Rose - light and fruity
• Outdoor Vino Rambling Red - blend of Merlot & Cabernet. Full Flavor and smooth.
• Climax Red Blend - Big, Robust and fulfilling flavor
• Outdoor Vino Picnic Table Pink - Sweet, light and carefree
• Hook Up Muscat 2014 - floral hints of orange peel & wild flowers. Big and Bold
• Penetration Cabernet Sauvignon - cherry & black currant. Soft oak a leathery notes
• Foreplay Chardonnay - crisp & refreshing.  hint of juicy green apples & ripe pears
• Naked Pinot Noir - 
• Outdoor Vino Wanderlust White - hint of sweetness exploding with fruit flavors.  Perfect for BBQ's
• Naked Pinot Gris - smooth, ripe and silky. Light and playful fruity flavors of candied green apples.

NOW.....I'm sure you noticed the clever names...Climax Red, Penetration Cabernet and Foreplay Chardonnay? Yep, very clever and unique.  And each bottle has it's own little quote on the back of the bottle, their take, on what the wine stands for (be prepared for some PG-13 reading!)  Naked Winery has any type of wine you may be looking for.  They have Sweet, Red, Whites, Outdoor Vinos and Orgasmic wines.  Yes, I said Orgasmic wines!  You can purchase individual bottles or purchase them in bundles.  Some of the bundles include: Pink Passion Pack, Smitten Kitten and Dirty Dozen, just to name a few.  Check out Naked Winery's site and see all the creative wines they have.  

My favorite out of all the Naked Winery Wines?  ALL OF THEM!  Okay, but since I'm a regular Merlot drinker, trying the Sure Thing Symphony was one of my favorite White Wines.  It had hints of Pineapple, Mango and citrus flavors and a nice sweet taste to it.

With a name like Naked Winery and the theme of their whole wines, it's hard to not check out their wide variety of wines!

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***I received some of the products above, in exchange, for my honest review.  All opinions are 100% my own.