Dya Primitivo Salento

2023 Salento Zinfandel

The Masso Antico Dya Primitivo Salento is a captivating red wine crafted from the Zinfandel grape variety. Hailing from the esteemed Salento region, this wine embodies the essence of Italian winemaking tradition. The 2023 vintage of this wine showcases a deep, ruby color that hints at the rich flavors and aromas that await. With a full body, pronounced acidity, prominent fruit intensity, notable tannins, and a dry finish, this wine offers a complex and satisfying drinking experience.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Cherry

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:

Grilled Meats, Barbecued Ribs, 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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