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Riserva

2010 Salice Salentino Red Blend

San Luciano Riserva is a captivating red blend from the renowned Salice Salentino region, showcasing the charm of southern Italy. This 2010 vintage envelops the senses with its deep ruby color and invites you in with delightful aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of earthy spice. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied character, harmoniously balanced by vibrant acidity that adds a refreshing touch. Velvety tannins provide structure without overwhelming, allowing the prominent fruit intensity to shine through. This wine offers an expressive and gastronomically rich experience, ideal for pairing with savory dishes, and represents a proud testament to the exceptional terroir of Salice Salentino. With its alluring depth and complexity, it's sure to impress even the most discerning wine enthusiasts.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

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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