Celebrate Special Occasions in Style: Hello Kitty Sparkling Wine
Hello Kitty is not the first thing you would associate with fine wine, but you can now find her adorning bottles in your local liquor shop thanks to the efforts of Italy’s Torti winery. The bottle is festooned with pink as well as an image of the celebrity kitty herself, with a different pose depending on which type of wine you select.
Torti utilizes its world-famous Pinot Nero grapes to create the sparkling Kitty Brut and the demi-sec Sweet Pink Rosè. The Brut Rosè comes with a Hello Kitty pendant and is a dry wine. Despite its name, the Pink Rosè is actually only slightly sweet, and it is served in an original 375 ml bottle with a heart in the glass.
It is not just steadfast Hello Kitty fans who will enjoy these wines. Their sophisticated tastes belie their pink exteriors, and they are very easy to drink. According to Andrea Fassone, owner of wine importer Enotria, they debuted in NY in June and have been selling well since. He says, “They can be an aperitif or can be used to complement a meal. In particular, the Brut pairs well with cured meat, whereas the Pink goes better with risotto or pasta with light sauce and seafood such as shellfish, sushi and sashimi.”
This famous feline turns 35 in November, so why not toast her properly on this big day? Better yet, why not celebrate all your special occasions with a bottle of Hello Kitty sparkling wine? Bring this conversation-starter to your next party and you are guaranteed to be the talk of the town!
Where to buy:
Astor Wines & Spirits (212-674-7500)
Bowery & Vine Wine & Spirits (212-941-7943)
Columbus Avenue Wines & Spirits (212-865-7070)
Sea Grape Wine Shop (212-463-7688)
Vintage Grape Fine Wine & Spirits (212-535-6800)
Karaoke Top Tunes (212-758-3818)
Info: Enotria
www.enotria-wine.com
andrea@enotria-wine.com
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