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Livruni

2014 Salento Primitivo

The Vetrere Livruni, a captivating Primitivo from the Salento region, showcases a rich and inviting red color that suggests its full-bodied character. With its well-balanced acidity, the wine offers a delightful lift to the palate, making it vibrantly refreshing. The fruit intensity shines through, featuring bold notes of ripe blackberries and dark cherries that are both prominent and luscious. Tannins are firm yet approachable, adding a structured quality that harmonizes beautifully with the wine's overall profile. This vintage, hailing from 2014, is crafted in a dry style, allowing the fruit to express itself fully while providing a dry finish that leaves a lasting impression. Enjoy this wine's complex character with hearty dishes or simply savor it on its own for a truly delightful experience.

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, BBQ Pork Ribs, Sweet Glazes

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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