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Don Carlo Salento

2008 Salento Negroamaro

Calosm Don Carlo Salento is a captivating red wine crafted exclusively from the Negroamaro grape, showcasing the rich and diverse terroir of the Salento region in southern Italy. This vintage from 2008 presents a full-bodied experience, embodying the depth and complexity characteristic of the varietal. The wine shines with a pronounced acidity that beautifully balances its bold structure, providing a refreshing lift to the robust flavors. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing notes of dark berries, black cherries, and subtle hints of spiced undertones. With well-integrated tannins, the wine offers a refined texture that enhances its overall allure, making it a delightful companion for rich dishes or hearty fare. This wine is pleasantly dry, allowing the flavors to unfold gracefully on the palate.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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