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Armecolo

Salento Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera Di Lecce

The Castel Di Salve Armecolo is a captivating red blend from the Salento region, featuring the distinctive varietals of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera Di Lecce. This wine exemplifies the charm and complexity of southern Italy's renowned winegrowing area. With a luscious full body, this wine offers a rich tapestry of dark fruit flavors, including ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and hints of plum, beautifully complemented by spicy undertones and a touch of earthy minerality. The bright acidity brings a mouthwatering freshness that balances the wine's robust structure and firm tannins. The finish is long and satisfying, making it a perfect companion for hearty Italian dishes or simply enjoying on its own. Castel Di Salve Armecolo is a remarkable example of Salento's winemaking prowess and a testament to the region's exceptional terroir.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Tobacco

Tobacco

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Braised Beef, Roasted Pork, Braised Meat

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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