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Red Wine

2003 Salice Salentino Red Blend

The Cantina Sociale Sampietrana Red Wine is a captivating red blend hailing from the renowned Salice Salentino region. This vintage from 2003 showcases a deep ruby hue, hinting at its rich character. On the palate, it exhibits a full-bodied profile with a high acidity that brings a refreshing vibrancy, perfectly complemented by its pronounced fruit intensity. The tannins are notably firm, providing structure and a delightful mouthfeel that enhances the wine's complexity. Its dry finish makes this red blend truly food-friendly, inviting pairing with a variety of rich dishes, from hearty pastas to savory meats. Enjoy the alluring aromas and flavors this exquisite wine has to offer, reflecting the unique terroir of Salice Salentino.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

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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