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Riserva

2017 Salice Salentino Red Blend

The 2017 Botter Riserva, a captivating red blend from the renowned Salice Salentino region, showcases a splendid interplay of rich, deep red hues that beckon to be savored. This wine offers a medium body that is both approachable and satisfying, making it an excellent companion for various culinary delights. The acidity is pronounced, lending a bright and lively character that elevates the overall tasting experience. With a notable fruit intensity, you can expect flavors of dark berry and ripe plum to dance on your palate, accentuated by soft, well-integrated tannins that provide structure without overwhelming. The wine is also wonderfully dry, ensuring a clean and refreshing finish that invites another sip. The Botter Riserva is a testament to the fine winemaking traditions of Salice Salentino, leaving a lasting impression with its elegance and complexity.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Tobacco

Tobacco

Flavor profile:


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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