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Ricarico

2006 Salento Red Blend

Giordano Ricarico is an enchanting red blend from the renowned Salento region, celebrated for its rich viniculture and sun-soaked vineyards. This 2006 vintage showcases a beautifully deep ruby color, hinting at the complexity that awaits. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied experience with a high level of acidity that provides a refreshing vibrancy, making it exceptionally food-friendly. The fruit intensity is prominent, with lush notes of dark berries, cherries, and subtle spice adding depth to the flavor profile. Tannins are notably structured, lending a firm backbone to this harmonious blend. With a dry finish, Giordano Ricarico is a delightful wine that effortlessly captures the essence of Salento's terroir, making it a perfect choice for a memorable dining experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone 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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