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Riserva Il Tauro

2011 Salice Salentino Red Blend

Il Tauro Riserva Il Tauro is a splendid red blend hailing from the renowned Salice Salentino region, showcasing its rich and inviting red hue. This remarkable vintage from 2011 presents a captivating array of flavors, with a medium-bodied profile that is well-structured and pleasingly balanced. The acidity is lively enough to provide freshness while harmonizing beautifully with the notable tannins that offer a firm foundation. The fruit intensity is pronounced, drawing you into a complex medley of dark fruit notes with hints of spice and earthiness. This wine is on the drier side, making it not only a delightful experience on its own but also an excellent companion to various culinary delights, enhancing any dining occasion with its robust character.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

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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