
Angelini Wines added seven Spanish wines to its portfolio: Adras Godello 2014, Finca la Mata 2014, Legado del Moncayo 2015 Old Vines “Montana,” Legado del Moncayo Garnacha Blanca 2015, Porta Regia 5 months 2014, Porta Regia Monastrell 2014 and Rios de Tinta 2014. “As we look to broaden and deepen our portfolio, we have found a wonderful partner in Grapes of Spain. Aurelio Cabestrero’s company is a serious importer of Spanish wines renowned for searching out gems. Grapes of Spain brings to Angelini Wines some young and talented winemakers representing the new face of Spanish winemaking,” said Paul Cullen, Connecticut Distribution Sales Manager of Angelini Wines. “The wines are modern …with a superb balance of fruit and oak [and] represent tremendous value for money at every price point.” The wines come from Isaac Fernandez Seleccion and Bodegas Sierra Norte wineries. Additionally, Angelini Wines’ Carpene Malvolti Prosecco and Russo Limoncello were featuring on the New Year’s Eve cocktail menu at Stone’s Throw Restaurant in Seymour, including the “Limoncello Sparkler” made with muddled mint.
- Isaac Fernandez Selección Adras Modelo 2014 is from the Ribeira Sacra D.O. region, a 100% Godello.
- Isaac Fernandez Selección Finca la Mata 2014 in Ribera del Duero D.O. region, made with 100% Tint del Pais (Tempranillo) grapes. The wine is produced from Tempranillo grapes from two different vineyards with an average of 60-year-old vines.
- Isaac Fernandez Selección Legado del Moncayo Garnacha Blanca 2015 is from Campo de Borja D.O. region, 100% Garnacha Blanca.
- Issac Fernandez Selección Rios de Tinta 2014, from Ribera del Duero D.O. region and is produced with 100% Tint del Pais grapes (Tempranillo). The grapes vines are between 15-20 years-old.
- Legado del Moncayo 2015 Old Vines “Montana” by Issac Fernandez Selección from Campo de Borja D.O. region, 100% Garnacha Tinta (Red Grenache).
- Bodegas Sierra Norte Porta Regia 5 Months 2014 comes from the Jumilla D.O. region, 100% Monastrell.
- Bodegas Sierra Norte Porta Regia Monastrell 2014 is from Jumilla D.O. region, 100% Monastrell.
- Laura Lombardi, Sales Representative, Angelini Wines and Jennifer Recker, Manager and Owner, Stone’s Throw Restaurant in Seymour, with the “Limoncello Sparkler.”