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Donna Stracca

2005 Salento Negroamaro

The Calosm Donna Stracca is a captivating red wine from the Salento region, crafted from the indigenous Negroamaro varietal. With its deep ruby hue, this 2005 vintage offers a delightful experience that showcases a full-bodied structure, complemented by prominent acidity that brings vibrancy to each sip. The wine's richness is further enhanced by the expressive fruit intensity, presenting luscious notes of dark cherry, plum, and hints of dried herbs, which create an inviting bouquet. Tannins are notable yet smooth, providing a firm backbone that supports the wine's elegant profile. This harmonious blend makes Calosm Donna Stracca an exceptional choice for those seeking a sophisticated, dry red that beautifully reflects the character of its terroir.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Pairs well with:


Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Eggplant Parmesan, Ossobuco

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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