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Cento Su Cento

Salento Primitivo

Castel Di Salve Cento Su Cento from the Salento region is a delightful expression of Primitivo. This red wine boasts a full-bodied structure that envelops the palate with a rich tapestry of flavors. The high acidity brings a bright, lively edge, making each sip refreshingly balanced. Tannins are notable and firm, providing a robust framework that enhances the wine's complexity. The fruit intensity is prominent, bursting with ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of dark cherries, complemented by subtle notes of spice and vanilla. Castel Di Salve's Primitivo is a Gold Medal-winning creation that captures the essence of Salento's unique terroir, offering a luxurious and memorable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

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:


Barbecue, Barbecue Chicken, BBQ Pork Ribs

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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