Kings Of Europe Collection (09)

Kings Of Europe Collection (09)So successful have our selections of hard hitting Kings of Europe we have put together another round. As before, if you are a serious fan of European wine then you won't find a better selection of high performing, big hitting reds! Rich, dark fruit and lashings of spice are the hallmarks of the delicious reds in this case. Collection Includes: 1 x Masseria Altemura 'Apulo' Primitivo 2022 (Italy) AWARDED 91 100 POINTS & 4. 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

So successful have our selections of hard-hitting Kings of Europe we have put together another round. As before, if you are a serious fan of European wine then you won't find a better selection of high-performing, big-hitting reds! Rich, dark fruit and lashings of spice are the hallmarks of the delicious reds in this case.

Collection Includes:

1 x Masseria Altemura 'Apulo' Primitivo 2022 (Italy)

AWARDED 91/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Sweetly ripe and fragrant with dark plum, thyme, tapenade and almond notes, it's succulent and silky in the mouth delivering plump mouthfeel and velvety tannins. Generous and supple with a lingering tasty finish. At its best: now to 2027"Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Masseria Altemura is owned by one of the most prominent vine- growers and wine producers in Italy, the Zonin family.

1 x Belles Vignes Collection GSM 2022 (France)

AWARDED 90/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Sweetly fruited and beautifully fragrant, the wine shows Black Doris plum, cranberry, violet and mixed spice aromas, followed by a succulent palate that is plump and smooth. Modern, flavoursome and elegant at the same time, making it splendidly drinkable" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

East of Bordeaux and west of the Rhône, the locals call it the Midi. "Wine lovers", says the Financial Times, "would be fools to ignore what the smaller domaines of the South of France have to offer. This is France's hidden treasure - handcrafted wines at bargain prices".

Seal: Screw Cap

1 x Les Deux Pins Merlot (France)

Sometimes you need something smashable, something that is tasty but you need to think about too much!  This youthful, plump Merlot is it. Fruit forward, super soft and easy to drink.

Languedoc Roussillon is the most exciting region in France providing much of France's best value wines. The beauty of Merlot grown in this region lies in its fleshy fruitiness, shown here to great effect.

1 x Vina Amate Tempranillo Rioja 2023 (Spain)

AWARDED 93/100 POINTS: Decanter Magazine
AWARDED 90/100 POINTS: James Suckling

"This delicious, soft, characterful, everyday-drinking wine illustrates just why Rioja is Spain’s most popular red wine"  Steve Bennett MW, Importer

Aldenueva Cooperative is from the village of the same name in the Rioja Baja region. Out of the 2500 inhabitants of the village, 900 are farmers who are members of the cooperative and sell their grapes to them. The vineyards are on different altitudes and soil types and, some of the vines are between 50 and 100 years old which all add to the complexity of the wines. Quality is paramount at the winery and they test both the grapes and wine at varying stages of the process to ensure the best quality possible.

1 x Tavernello Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2022 (Italy)

AWARDED 90/100 POINTS: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

"A layer of old-school, old world scents are enticing with clay and terracotta. Aromas of fresh and sour cherry, plum and blackberry lead to flavours of the same. A gently firm grab on the palate with tannins and acidity pushing the youth of this wine into focus, fruit flavours of red berries and plum plus an tart cherry note all speak to the variety and style" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

Tavernello is Caviro’s flagship brand and is the number-one wine brand in Italy. The excellent value of Tavernello comes from combining generations of Italian tradition with modern winemaking techniques. Enjoyed by Italian families for over 30 years, the wines are approachable varietals and blends that celebrate and represent the Italian lifestyle. The exceptional quality and value for money makes Tavernello’s wines ideal everyday drinkers.
This soft and approachable Montepulciano offers excellent middleweight drinking - with flavours in the mocha and blueberry spectrum.

1 x Mesta Organic Tempranillo 2023 (Spain)

Produced with Spain’s number one grape, Tempranillo (temp-rah-knee-oh) from organically farmed vineyards in the La Mancha region, central Spain. There’s no oak ageing going on in Mesta Organic Tempranillo – this is all about the pure, juicy, vibrant red berry fruit flavours. It even has a Kiwi connection with NZ Master of Wine Sam Harrop lending a hand with the winemaking.

A vibrant and juicy, unoaked red wine, showing great purity and the typicity of high-altitude Tempranillo, with expressive and well-defined aromas of red berries, rosemary and a touch of liquorice. Bright ruby red colour. Fresh and with an excellent persistence on the palate, with round texture and a satisfyingly dry finish. Very versatile, medium-bodied food wine, excellent with tapas, grilled meat and pasta.