Selected by the band, approved by Eddie and inspired from Darkest Hour.
IRON MAIDEN Darkest Red Wine sourced from historic producer Van Zeller Wine Collection. A dark, intense and robust red blend from the Douro Valley in Portugal.
The blend, consisting of indigenous Douro red grapes including Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz (better known as Tempranillo), was matured in old Port barrels for 6-9 months and clocks in at 13.5% ABV.
While it might be for a heavy metal band, the wine itself veers towards the lighter side in terms of freshness, though with a strong black fruit character and inky color befitting its name.
The palate delivers a crescendo of blackberry, ripe black cherries, and plums layered over subtle spice and a bold, rich finish.
Bottle size: 750ml
Alc: 13.5% vol.
Iron Maiden Red Wine : Best enjoyed with the volume turned up!
Launching the product at ProWein, Ehrmanns Wine head of sales Paul Daniell said. “We chose Douro DOC because it’s in growth. There’s a buzz about Portuguese wines. If we did another Malbec, it would just be another Malbec – this is something different. It’s a disruptive wine in a disruptive category.” thedrinksbusiness.com
