Nero

Salento Negroamaro 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%

Contizecca Nero, a captivating red wine hailing from the Salento region, boasts a harmonious blend of 70% Negroamaro and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine embodies a rich and full body, with a vibrant acidity that balances the prominent fruit intensity. The velvety tannins provide structure and depth to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall drinking experience. Contizecca Nero is pleasantly dry, showcasing the unique characteristics of the Salento terroir with each delightful sip.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Earth

Pairs well with:

Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats

Region:

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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