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Reserva

2010 Salice Salentino Red Blend

The 2010 Casato Di Melzi Reserva is a captivating red blend hailing from the esteemed Salice Salentino region, where the sun-soaked vineyards flourish. This full-bodied wine displays deep crimson hues, enticing the eye with its rich color. On the palate, it showcases a delightful balance between high acidity and pronounced fruit intensity, featuring an array of dark berry notes that dance harmoniously alongside hints of spice and earthy undertones. The tannins are structured yet supple, providing a firm backbone that enhances the wine’s complexity. With its dry profile, this Reserva offers an elegant and memorable tasting experience, truly embodying the essence of its southern Italian origins.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Tobacco

Tobacco

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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