Luna Nuda Red Blend
The 2023 Luna Nuda Red Blend is a classic southern Italy style Red Blend, comprised of primarily Nerello and a touch of Nero D’Avola varieties. A deep burgundy color in the glass, this wine expresses stunning floral aromas with a smooth and rounded mouthfeel filled with dark cherries and ripe blackberries with robust character. This vintage of Luna Nuda Red Blend boasts an elegant finish with balanced acidity, making it a versatile wine pairing to many meat dishes, such as slow cooked roast beef.
Winemaker Notes
The legendary long Sicilian harvest lasted over 100 days in 2023, but was also one of the least productive. Nevertheless, the quality of the wines was generally high. Red wine varietals, like Nerello Mascalese from Etna and Nero d’Avola from southern Sicily favored well, producing wines with a good acid-sugar balance and excellent maturation.
Production Notes
for Luna Nuda 2023 Red Blend is carefully selected by the Giovanett family. The grapes are sourced from Sicily, Italy then brought back to the winery for blending. This wine is aged for 6 months in French barrique, new oak barrels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a red blend wine?
A red blend is red wine made from two or more grape varieties, blended together rather than bottled as a single varietal. Luna Nuda’s Red Blend combines Nerello Mascalese and Nero d’Avola, two classic southern Italian grapes, for a wine with more complexity than either could offer alone.
Is red blend wine sweet or dry?
Luna Nuda’s Red Blend is dry, with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel and balanced acidity rather than any sweetness. Expect dark cherry and ripe blackberry flavors with a robust, full character.
What grapes are in Luna Nuda Red Blend?
80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nero d’Avola, both grown in Sicily. Nerello Mascalese, often compared to Pinot Noir for its elegance, brings the floral, lighter notes, while Nero d’Avola adds depth and dark fruit.
What does Luna Nuda Red Blend taste like?
Deep burgundy in the glass, with floral aromas up front and a smooth, rounded mouthfeel full of dark cherries and ripe blackberries. It finishes elegant, not heavy, with balanced acidity throughout.
What food pairs well with red blend wine?
Red blends are built for heartier fare — think slow-cooked roast beef, braised short ribs, or anything rich and savory. Luna Nuda’s Red Blend was made with exactly that kind of meal in mind.
Should red wine be served chilled or at room temperature?
Slightly below room temperature — around 60 to 65°F. A few minutes in the fridge before serving is enough; a red blend like this one shouldn’t be served warm, but it definitely shouldn’t be cold either.
Where does Luna Nuda Red Blend come from?
Sicily, Italy. The grapes are selected by the Giovanett family, then brought back to the winery and aged for 6 months in French oak barrique, which rounds out the wine’s structure.
