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Don Marcello

2008 Puglia Red Blend

The Global Wine Co. Don Marcello is a captivating red blend from the sun-kissed region of Puglia, showcasing a beautiful deep red hue that invites you to explore its complex character. This wine offers a full-bodied experience, delightfully balanced by a vibrant acidity that uplifts the palate. With a richness in fruit intensity, it delivers luscious notes of ripe dark berries and cherries, woven with subtle hints of spice and earthiness. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, adding structure and depth to each sip, while the overall profile is harmoniously dry, allowing the fruit flavors to shine through without overwhelming the senses. This vintage from 2008 exemplifies the exceptional winemaking prowess of Puglia, making it a delightful choice for any red wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


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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