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Furese

2013 Salento Negroamaro, Primitivo

The 2013 Calsom Furese is a captivating red wine from the renowned Salento region, showcasing the unique characteristics of its signature varietals, Negroamaro and Primitivo. This medium-bodied wine offers a delightful balance of rich fruit intensity and lively acidity, creating a harmonious profile that dances on the palate. With its notable tannins, this wine displays a structured mouthfeel that enhances its depth and complexity. The Calsom Furese is a dry wine, making it an excellent companion to a variety of foods, from hearty pasta dishes to grilled meats, and it embodies the essence of the sun-drenched vineyards of Salento. Enjoying this wine is truly a celebration of the region's winemaking heritage and craftsmanship.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Eggplant Parmesan, Barbecued Ribs, 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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