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Primo

2020 Salento Negroamaro, Zinfandel

The Bonsegna Primo, a captivating red blend from the 2020 vintage, hails from the picturesque Salento region of Italy. This exquisite wine marries the robust and complex Negroamaro with the luscious and ripe Zinfandel, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. The deep, dark color in the glass is the first hint of the richness to come. On the palate, it reveals a beautifully structured full body, balanced by lively acidity that keeps each sip refreshing. The fruit intensity is prominently high, featuring layers of blackcurrant, dark cherries, and a hint of plum. The tannins are notably firm yet velvety, providing a solid backbone that promises excellent aging potential. This handcrafted wine, with its intricate and bold flavor profile, is a testament to Salento's winemaking prowess, making it an absolutely delightful choice for wine enthusiasts.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, 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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