In the Hoe's Heights neighborhood of Baltimore, they're getting ready for a FREE wine tasting this Saturday, January 19, 2013. Wine Underground is a boutique, neighborhood liquor store. Here are the details:
This Saturday, Jan 19th 1-4 pm
in The Cellar of Wine Underground.
Alente White: Alente White is a unique blend of the Portuguese varietals Antao Vaz and Arinto. The wine is a pale yellow color with golden reflections. It is quite rich and full due to partial “sur lie” aging in oak barrels. The aroma is of tropical fruits with hints of peach and melon. Deep and complex it is well balanced, fresh and exciting. Reg: 10.99 Sale: 8.79.
Cruzeiro Branco: Cruzeiro is the place where everyone meets, friends, lovers and party-goers. This spirits of reunion and festivity is what we want to transmit WITH THIS fresh wine, one of the leading brands if Vinho Verde in Portugal. Cruzeiro Vinho Verde is a white wine for every occasion. A pale citrine in color, with exotic fruit aromas, Cruzeiro is young and fresh on the palate – perfect for moments of joy and festivity. Reg: 10.99 Sale: 8.79.
Chas Das Rolas: The property where Chao Das Rolas is produced lies on the sandy plane of the Peninsula De Setubal a short distance south of Lisbon. It is blend of indigenous grape varietals such as Aragonaz and Trincadeira. Firm, earthy and fruity, this is a chunky wine; with a core a tannins to GO WITH the fruit. It is not for aging, its black berry juice demanding attention now. Reg: 13.99 Sale: 11.19.
Alente Premium: Alente Premium is a blend of 60% Trincadeira and 40% Aragonez (Tempranillo in Spain), two grapes indigenous to Portugal. The wine possesses a deep garnet color with chestnut nuances. Its aromas are of red fruits, toast and vanilla. Rich in fruit and full-bodied its tannic structure ensures longevity. Reg: 16.99 Sale: 12.79.
