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Calamuri

Salento Primitivo

Menhir Salento Calamuri is an exquisite Primitivo that hails from the sun-drenched region of Salento in Italy. This red wine showcases a full-bodied character, enveloping the palate with its richness. The acidity is vibrant, lending a refreshing lift to the wine, making it delightful on its own or paired with food. Its fruit intensity is prominent, revealing generous notes of ripe blackberries and plums, while the tannins are notable yet smooth, providing structure without overpowering the wine's juicy essence. Calamuri is off-dry, ensuring a harmonious balance that invites you back for another sip. This wine is perfect for those seeking a bold and flavorful experience that captures the essence of its Italian roots.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Cinnamon Stick

Cinnamon Stick

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:


Barbecued Ribs, Lamb Chops, Grilled 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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