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Alba Rossa

2014 Salice Salentino Red Blend

Albarosso Alba Rossa is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Salice Salentino region, renowned for its robust and expressive wines. This delightful vintage from 2014 showcases a deep ruby color, enticing the eye with its vibrant hue. On the palate, it expresses a medium-bodied profile with luscious fruit intensity, revealing lush notes of dark cherry, ripe plum, and subtle hints of spices that tantalize the senses. The mouthwatering acidity provides a refreshing lift while maintaining a harmonious balance. The tannins are notable yet refined, lending structure and elegance to the wine. With a dry finish, Albarosso Alba Rossa is a true embodiment of the Mediterranean charm, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes, from roasted meats to flavorful pastas.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

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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