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Maruggia

2003 Salento Red Blend

The Pasqua Maruggia, a captivating red blend from the renowned Salento region, showcases the warm embrace of the southern Italian sun in every sip. This wine, with its alluring ruby hue, offers a medium-bodied experience that envelops the palate with its rich and complex flavors. Brimming with vibrant fruit intensity, delightful notes of ripe blackberries and cherries dance harmoniously, complemented by subtle hints of spice and earth that echo the diverse terroir of Salento. Its acidity is refreshingly bright, lending a lively character, while the tannins are smoothly integrated, providing structure without overwhelming the fruitful profile. As a delightful, dry offering, the Pasqua Maruggia stands as a testament to the artistry of winemaking in this enchanting region, inviting you to savor each moment.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone 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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