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Pietrafitta

2008 Salento 100% Primitivo

The Mocavero Pietrafitta is a captivating red wine crafted from 100% Primitivo, hailing from the beautiful Salento region of Italy. This vintage showcases a full-bodied character that envelops the palate with richness and depth. Its acidity strikes a perfect balance, lending the wine a lively backbone while enhancing its fruit-forward profile. Expect an intense wave of dark fruit flavors, including ripe blackberries and succulent plums, complemented by subtle hints of spice and earthiness. The tannins are elegantly structured, providing a firm yet inviting mouthfeel. This wine is delightfully dry, making it an ideal choice to pair with hearty dishes or to savor on its own. Enjoy the complexity and charm of this exceptional Salento treasure.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

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

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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