Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Romantic Evening

Valentine's Day is the day to celebrate with your significant other, a time to revisit memorable places and events over a romantic, candlelight dinner. And no dinner would be complete without the warm glow of red wine.

Red is the color of love, and wines such as Luna di Luna's Merlot/Cabernet are a good choice for passion this Valentine's Day. Complementing both your great taste in wine and the sentimental person inside, this red wine will help you celebrate a budding new romance or a love affair in full bloom.

Wrapped in a stunning red bottle, the Merlot/Cabernet pairs perfectly with everything amorous. The blend combines the smoothness of Merlot with boldness of Cabernet for an exceptionally crafted wine. Aged for six month in oak barrels, Luna di Luna's Merlot/Cabernet has the characteristics of a high-priced wine at a value price. The 750ml bottles sell for $9.99 and has been recently named a "Hot Brand" by a top wine magazine.

Once you begin with the wine, watch the evening turn to magic. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or someone who likes to keep it simple, there are several ways to commemorate the holiday of love, and make your significant other feel special.

-- Visit the place where you first kissed -- and kiss again.

-- Snuggle up to watch "Casablanca" while sharing a bottle of Merlot/Cabernet and bread and cheese.

-- Give the gift of love and complement a dozen roses with a bottle of Luna di Luna Merlot/Cabernet.

-- Rent a horse and carriage, and toast your relationship.

-- Prepare a dinner of finger foods for two, and feed each other. Don't forget a toast with intertwined arms.

-- Popping the question? Dazzle your significant other by slipping the ring into a goblet of Luna di Luna's Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio.

For more Valentine's Day tips, look for bottle-neckers on Luna di Luna's Merlot/Cabernet in stores.

In addition to the Merlot/Cabernet, Luna di Luna is available in Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio in a cobalt blue bottle, Pinot Bianco/Sauvignon in an emerald green bottle, Sangiovese/Merlot, awarded a gold medal for best value from the American Tasting Institute (black bottle), and a Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio also in a blue bottle. Imported from Italy, all four blends are available in a variety of sizes including a 750ml, 1.5L, 3L and 187ml bottles.

For more information, visit www. lunadiluna.com.

Courtesy of ARA Content

EDITOR'S NOTE: Luna di Luna is imported by A.V. Imports, Inc., a Columbia, Md.-based national wine and spirits company that has been in business since 1986. The company imports wines and spirits from Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Chile, Russia, France, Spain, Hungary and New Zealand and sells them to licensed wholesalers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Aruba and Bahamas.