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It's The First Wine Cellared At The World's Only Airport
Winery
DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS (Nov. 26, 2003) - La Bodega, the
world's only winery located within an airport, today
introduces, Aero Port, a special commemorative, limited-edition
port wine paying tribute to the 100th anniversary of
the Wright brothers' first flight.
"We all know the Wright brothers first flew at
Kitty Hawk, so we've obviously taken some historical
liberties with the label that depicts the famed Wright
brothers' aircraft flying above a Texas vineyard,"
said Gina Puente-Brancato, La Bodega's president and
owner, "but without their bravery and ingenuity
there might never have even been an aviation industry,
a D/FW International Airport and La Bodega Winery. We
decided the introduction of Aero Port, made from 100
percent Texas-grown grapes, was a unique way to call
attention to our D/FW International Airport winery and
the growing Texas wine industry."
Puente-Brancato notes this is the first time one of
La Bodega's wines has actually been cellared and aged
in oak barrels for a short time at its bonded winery
located at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's
Terminal A, Gate A-15. That airport-cellared Aero Port
will be blended with a larger off-site production to
make the final limited-edition wine. The off-site production
process has been going on for some time - aging of the
wine lasts approximately 24 months. Aero Port's official
vintage is 2000.
"Aero Port is a terrific way to toast the pioneering
spirit of the fathers of aviation and, of course, the
anniversary just happens to fall during the holidays,"
said Puente-Brancato. "It's the perfect time, and
perfect wine, to enjoy after dinner with dessert or
perhaps indulge in as dessert all by itself."
The history of port wine can be traced to Portugal
in the 17th century. The wine gets its name from the
city of Oporto. Port is what is known as a "fortified"
wine, typically with a higher alcohol content (17 to
21 percent) than many other wines. Aero Port's alcohol
content is 19 percent.
The special limited edition Aero Port with the 100 Years
of Flight label is available at La Bodega winery for
$49.99 per bottle. Orders may be placed in person at
the winery or by calling
972-574-1440.
La Bodega opened in 1995 and is owned and operated
by Gina Puente-Brancato and her husband, John Brancato.
The winery sells its own La Bodega wines, as well as
many more brands from other Texas wineries.
Contact: ts@interstargroup.com
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