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Antenisi Rosso Puglia

2008 Puglia Sangiovese, Merlot

Cantina Sociale Di Bareltta Antenisi Rosso Puglia is a delightful red wine that beautifully showcases the rich terroir of the Puglia region. This vintage, crafted from a harmonious blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, offers a medium-bodied experience that is both approachable and memorable. The wine presents vibrant acidity that provides a refreshing lift, perfectly balancing the lush, fruit-forward profile filled with notes of ripe red cherries and dark berries. Its tannins are soft and well-integrated, lending a silky mouthfeel that enhances the overall enjoyment. Being dry, it makes an excellent partner for various dishes, ensuring a food-friendly experience that invites both casual gatherings and more refined dining occasions. This wine's well-crafted structure and captivating flavors are sure to impress wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Mushroom Risotto, Lasagna, Pasta Marinara

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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