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Pyrrhus

2009 Salice Salentino Red Blend

The Torresanta Pyrrhus, a captivating red blend from the renowned Salice Salentino region, showcases a deep, vibrant red hue that immediately draws the eye. This 2009 vintage presents an exquisite balance of flavors, with medium body providing a satisfying mouthfeel. Its acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the wine's freshness and extending the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering rich notes of dark berries harmoniously intertwined with subtle hints of spice. Tannins are well-structured yet smooth, adding depth without overpowering the overall experience. Most notably, this wine is beautifully dry, allowing the intricate layers of flavor to shine and providing an elegant finish that invites another sip.

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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