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Rosso Riserva

2020 Salice Salentino Red Blend

The Conte Ottavio Rosso Riserva is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Salice Salentino region, known for its rich and vibrant wines. This 2020 vintage showcases a deep ruby color that invites your attention. On the palate, the wine displays a full-bodied structure, offering a harmonious balance between its lively acidity and well-integrated tannins. The fruit intensity is pronounced, with luscious notes of dark cherries and ripe blackberries, complemented by subtle hints of spices that provide complexity. This wine is beautifully dry, making it an excellent choice for pairing with hearty meals or enjoying on its own. With its craftsmanship and depth, the Conte Ottavio Rosso Riserva is a true testament to the quality that Salice Salentino wines can offer.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Earth

Earth

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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