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Nero

Puglia Cabernet Sauvignon Primitivo

Pillastro Nero is an intriguing red wine hailing from the picturesque region of Puglia. This wine showcases a captivating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Primitivo grapes, offering a harmonious marriage of flavors and aromas. Its color is a deep, alluring red, hinting at the rich and robust taste waiting to be savored. With a medium-full body, balanced acidity, and a pronounced fruit intensity, Pillastro Nero is a true gem for wine enthusiasts looking to explore the vibrant expressions of Puglia's winemaking heritage.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Blackberry, Baking Spice

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 1

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb, Grilled Meats

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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