Cantina Sampietrana

Salento Negroamaro, Malvasia Nero

The Ambasciatori Cantina Sampietrana is a captivating red wine hailing from the enchanting region of Salento. Crafted from a blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nero grapes, this wine showcases a harmonious fusion of flavors and aromas. It embodies a rich and full-bodied profile, with a perfect balance of acidity and fruit intensity that entices the senses. The deep red color hints at the wine's depth and complexity, inviting you to savor each sip and explore the essence of Salento in a glass.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Plum

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

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

Region:

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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