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900

Salento Primitivo

Duca Carlo Guarini 900 Primitivo hails from the enchanting region of Salento and captures the essence of its Mediterranean surroundings. This full-bodied red wine boasts a vibrant depth of color and delivers a delightful balance of richness and complexity. Its high acidity provides a refreshing lift that harmonizes beautifully with notable, firm tannins. The fruit intensity is pronounced, showcasing lush flavors of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, all complemented by subtle hints of spice and tobacco. This wine truly embodies the best characteristics of Primitivo, making it a remarkable and memorable choice for any connoisseur. Salento's unique microclimate and winemaking excellence shine with every sip, offering a profound experience that is both pleasurable and esteemed.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Plum

Plum

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Braised Beef, Roasted Lamb, Hearty Meats

Region:


Puglia
Puglia

The heel of Italy's "boot," sunny Puglia (the "g" is silent), is famed for its olive oils, almonds and of course, its rich, full-bodied wines. Although dry and intensely hot in the summer, Puglia has coastlines on three sides, providing cool Mediterranean breezes to alleviate the daytime heat. Primitivo (known in the US as Zinfandel) does well here, with other popular red varieties including Sangiovese and Negroamaro. But it is not all about reds in Puglia: the local Fiano grape produces gloriously nutty, tropical-flavored white, while Falanghina makes intensely fruity wines with citrus blossom notes.

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