9 Vibrant European Wines

Affogato is a medium-bodied red wine with dark fruit and fresh-brewed coffee aromas. On the palate, layers of rich dark berries, creamy chocolate and subtle vanilla lead to the smooth, velvety finish.

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

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.

Font del Victoire Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied red wine with aromas of raspberry, cherry and subtle hints of tobacco. On the palate, it offers raspberry and cherry flavors with gentle tannins and a long, satisfying finish.

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

Ciccio is a light-bodied dry white wine with aromas of lemon, pear, melon, peach and sage. The palate is refreshing yet rounded, with flavors of lemon, pear and peach, herbal notes and a fresh finish.

Roast chicken, simply prepared fish/seafood, pork, roasted vegetables.

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.

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.