Ansa and Afeni - two new wines
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They're finally here
Well, the container finally arrived and our two new releases are on it, Ansa and Afeni. Ansa, or the wine that would become it, I discovered while at a trade show in March 2020... and then the pandemic hit. But I knew that it was a wine that some people would love, and which also can be used in cocktails or perfect for merging with fruit or making a different take on a Bellini. Afeni was another wine I discovered while tasting other wines from the same producer.
Right now, it's all about the push in getting people to get introduced to, acquainted with, and then fall in love with these wines, and so we are offering promotions on them. You can purchase them on-line and have them delivered via UPS using our Vinoshipper store or purchase here and we can arrange local delivery (D.C. Sales Tax of 10.25% will be applied to the latter). You can also contact us at orders@ikavina.com and we can set up an order and delivery for you (deliveries will occur two days a week).
Ansa - Lambrusco dell'Emilia IGT Sweet Sparkling Rosé (Emilia-Romagna, Italy)
So, someone pointed out that I need to explain these names. And the name Ansa was taken from an Akan priestess I know who was like another mother to me. In the Akan language, the best definition I can get for this name is "before." How I came to know her is that I also have a history and background in playing drums from different parts of Africa and used to be part of an African dance and drumming ensemble in Philly called "The Children of Shango." At some point, I was invited to be part of another group which was helmed by an Akan priestess named Nana Bakaan, but I didn't feel as though I would have been a good fit. But during a rehearsal of theirs that I watched, that's how I met Nana Ansa.
Made from the Lambrusco Salomino grape, this Charmat method wine is not too sweet, but has the taste of exotic strawberries. Cherry rose color, bouquet is delicate and pleasant with a hint of both red and dried fruits Perfect for easy drinking with its low alcohol and can be great in a cocktail. A bit between effervescent/frizzante and sparkling. Probably very great mixed with peach juice!
- Alcohol content - 8%
- Sugar - 44g/L (grams per liter)
- Total Acidity - 7g/L
Afeni - Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini Frizzante white wine (Emilia-Romagna, Italy)
This name I just thought that the name "Afeni" would be perfect, being that it also means health. Sometimes, something just screams out to you.
Made from the Otrugo grape, this is something that I am sure you will love. Color is Light straw-yellow with greenish hints, clear and clean in color. Aroma is delicate, silky with very subtle sensations of rose petals and apples. Flavor is smooth and moderately fruity (apple and melon). Dry taste with a final hint of minerality and almond. The mouth/feel is soft and silky and very well balanced.
Vinification: Soft crushing in the absence of oxygen and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats for 4-5 days with both local and selected yeasts. Aged for four months in stainless steel and 3+ months in the bottle.
- Alcohol content - 12%
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