Vino Family Napa Valley Merlot Duo

The Vino family is headed by Momma Vino. Momma Vino is originally from Italy and came to the United States when her sons, Don and Vito, were very young. The family was poor and Momma got a job at a local butcher shop in Napa Valley where the family resided. Momma Vino had extensive knowledge with wine and would prepare her own blend. She gave the wine to family and friends to drink. Son, Don, took after Momma and learned about wine. When Don became an adult he eventually bought a small area of land to begin a vineyard.

The Vino family vineyard is located in Napa Valley. Wine critics usually give wonderful reviews on the Vino family wines. The Vino family jokes that if a critic does not give a favorable wine review the critic suddenly disappears.

Each family member has their own special bottle of wine. Today we feature the Vino Family Napa Valley Merlot Duo. This bold wine is Vito Vino’s bottle of wine from the year 2004. The color of this Merlo is a rich and medium dark garnet/ruby. This wine appears to be a young wine with notes that have been aged for 18 months in an oak barrel. The aromas are of cherries and vanilla. The aromas will then be filled with cherry fruitiness, caramel and finally a vinous array of layered flavors with each sip you take.

Vito Vino can proudly say that his bottle of wine has won a bronze medal from the Dallas Morning News International Wine Competition.

Food pairings with the Vino Family Napa Valley Merlot Duo include rich and hearty foods such as portabella mushroom dishes, salmon and greens such as chard and radicchio. When drinking any type of Merlo wine stay away from strong and blue veined cheeses. If you do end up pairing this wine with this type of cheese you will notice the fruit flavors become understated. Spicy foods are not a good pair with Merlot either. Spicy foods will enhance the perception of alcohol in the wine which will make it taste more tannic and bitter.