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Cantalupi Rosso

2001 Salice Salentino Red Blend

Cantalupi Cantalupi Rosso is a captivating red blend hailing from the esteemed Salice Salentino region, known for its rich viticultural heritage. This vintage stands out with its deep ruby color, inviting you to explore the complexities within. The wine impresses with a full body, perfectly balancing the expressive fruit intensity that showcases notes of ripe red berries and dark cherries. High acidity adds a bright liveliness, making every sip refreshing and enjoyable. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing a structured mouthfeel that enhances the wine's depth. This delightful red is beautifully dry, making it an ideal companion for hearty dishes and special gatherings, embodying the essence of its origin.

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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