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Intense Red

1998 Salento Zinfandel

Boccantino Intense Red is a captivating Zinfandel from the renowned Salento region, showcasing a rich, expressive red hue that perfectly reflects its bold personality. This vintage from 1998 offers a full-bodied experience, with its opulent mouthfeel and velvety texture making it a delightful choice for those seeking depth in their wine. The acidity is vibrant yet well-integrated, providing a refreshing balance that elevates the luscious fruit flavors. Expect a prominent fruit intensity, with notes of ripe blackberry and dark cherry taking the forefront, complemented by subtle hints of spice and oak. The tannins are notably structured, adding a pleasing firmness that enhances the overall complexity of this exceptional wine. It is crafted to be dry, making it a wonderful pairing for hearty dishes or simply enjoyed on its own, inviting all who experience it into a world of indulgence and flavor.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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:


Barbecued Ribs, Lamb Chops, BBQ Pork Ribs

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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