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ELIOS

2006 Salice Salentino Negroamaro 90%, Malvasia nera di Lecce 10%

Elios ELIOS is an enchanting red wine from the celebrated Salice Salentino region, expertly crafted with ninety percent Negroamaro and ten percent Malvasia nera di Lecce. This full-bodied wine presents a complex palette of deep, luscious dark fruit flavors, highlighted by the prominent notes of blackberries and plums. The acidity is bright and lively, providing a refreshing balance that lifts the rich fruit character. Tannins are notably structured, adding depth and character to the wine, while its dryness accentuates the overall elegance. This vintage from 2006 showcases the remarkable potential of the region, inviting wine enthusiasts to indulge in its sophisticated charm.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

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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