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Mater

2012 Salento Zinfandel

Miali Mater is a splendid red Zinfandel from the picturesque Salento region, capturing the essence of its unique terroir. This full-bodied wine showcases a vibrant profile characterized by its pronounced fruit intensity, offering delightful notes of ripe blackberries and cherries intertwined with hints of spices and vanilla. The acidity is bright and refreshing, perfectly balancing the lush fruit flavors and enhancing the overall mouthfeel. With firm tannins that provide structure, Miali Mater is a well-rounded wine, making it ideal for pairing with hearty dishes. Its moderately dry finish leaves a lingering impression, inviting sips long after the glass is empty. Enjoy this vintage from 2012 as a testament to the remarkable winemaking of Salento.

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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