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Il Rapace

2010 Salice Salentino Red Blend

Cantine De Falco Il Rapace is a captivating red blend from the Salice Salentino region, showcasing a rich and inviting red color that hints at the depth within. This 2010 vintage captures the essence of its terroir, delivering a medium-bodied experience that balances beautifully with its vibrant acidity, providing a refreshing lift to the wine. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering luscious notes of dark berries intertwined with subtle hints of spice and earthiness that evoke the character of its growing region. The tannins are well-structured yet approachable, contributing a velvety mouthfeel that enhances the wine's overall elegance. This delightful blend is dry, making it a perfect companion for a variety of hearty dishes, truly reflecting the craftsmanship and passion of the Cantine De Falco winemakers.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Earth

Earth

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

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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