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Armecolo

2003 Salento 80% negroamaro, 20% malvasia nera di Lecce

Castel Di Salve Armecolo is a captivating red wine from the enchanting Salento region of Italy, showcasing a harmonious blend of eighty percent negroamaro and twenty percent malvasia nera di Lecce. This vintage, hailing from 2003, boasts a medium to full body, providing a luxurious mouthfeel that entices the palate. The wine's acidity is bright and lively, perfectly balancing the rich fruit intensity that reveals prominent flavors of dark fruits, berries, and subtle hints of plum. The tannins are notably firm yet beautifully integrated, offering a structure that promises longevity. With a dry profile, this wine exemplifies the character and depth of its origin, making it a delightful choice for those seeking an authentic Italian experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

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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