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Rock

Puglia Nero Di Troia; Aleatico

Valentina Passalacqua Rock is a captivating red wine from the Puglia region, beautifully crafted from a blend of Nero Di Troia and Aleatico grapes. This wine showcases a bold, full-bodied character with a lively acidity that adds a refreshing note to each sip. The fruit intensity in this wine is striking, with prominent notes of dark berries and a hint of floral sweetness. The tannins are notable, offering a structured and powerful texture that harmonizes perfectly with the fruit-forward profile. Valentina Passalacqua Rock finishes in a beautifully dry style, making it a well-rounded and delightful choice for those who appreciate the complexity and depth of Italian red wines.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Spices

Spices

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Italian, Eggplant Parmesan, Ossobuco

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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