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Nicoletto Salento

2021 Salento Negroamaro, Zinfandel

Nicoletto Nicoletto Salento is a captivating red wine from the illustrious Salento region, showcasing the delightful interplay of Negroamaro and Zinfandel grapes. This medium-bodied wine presents a luscious profile with bright acidity that dances on the palate, enhancing its vibrant fruit intensity. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, lending structure and depth to the wine. With its approachable dryness, this vintage offers an exciting tapestry of flavors, making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes or a wonderful choice for casual gatherings. The 2021 vintage stands out for its expressive character, affirming Salento's reputation for crafting superb wines that are both flavor-forward and food-friendly.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness 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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