9 Vibrant European Wines

Manga del Brujo is a big, rich red wine with intense aromas of raspberry and red cherry, plus inviting rosemary and thyme notes. The palate boasts a velvety mouthfeel with more ripe red fruits (raspberry, strawberry and more). Hints of black pepper and licorice round out the long, smooth finish.

Red meats (i.e. game, lamb), charcuterie, vegetarian stews, turkey, pork.

Juliet Victor is a medium-bodied white wine with fresh pear, citrus and subtle vanilla aromas. Vibrant, yet rounded, the palate has ripe citrus flavors and a slight minerality. Lively acidity introduces a long finish with hints of oak.

Seafood, roasted poultry (esp. chicken or pork), mildly spicy foods, Asian cuisines.

Vale de Rosas is a medium-bodied red wine with ripe strawberry and raspberry aromas, underpinned by chocolate and green tea notes. On the palate, intense forest fruit and delicate spice flavors introduce silky tannins and a fresh, elegant finish.

Salmon, tuna steak, roast chicken or duck, burgers, barbecue, charcuterie, mushrooms, soft and creamy cheeses.

Purezza is a medium-bodied red wine with wild blackberry, raspberry and fresh violet aromas and flavors. The palate is smooth and complex, with a long, vibrant finish.

Red meat, poultry (esp. dark meat), sausages, tomato-based pasta dishes, bitter greens (chicory, kale).

Von Reben Riesling is a crisp, dry white with aromas of apricot and subtle hints peach. On the palate, it offers green apple, stone fruits, zesty lime and a streak of minerality with a long, clean finish.

Asian food, spicy dishes, duck, ham, sausages, pork, shellfish, vegetarian, soft cheeses.

Tufare Fiano is a medium-bodied white wine with orange blossom, white peach, apple and honeysuckle aromas and flavors. The palate is rich and balanced, with a long, fresh finish.

Chicken, seafood, pork, creamy risotto, grilled vegetables.

Melpo by Muses Estate Greek White is a light- to medium-bodied white wine. It offers aromas of creamy apples, peach and pear, followed by a palate of similar flavors struck through with lemon and white grapefruit.

Seafood (mussels, oysters, grilled octopus), salads, chicken, sushi, vegetarian dishes.

Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Noema Rapsani Reserve is a medium- to full-bodied dry red wine offering intense plum and blackberry aromas accented by cocoa, leather and tobacco. These notes continue onto the juicy palate, accented by complex notes of pepper and cinnamon and carried by silky tannins.