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Rosso Riserva

2020 Salice Salentino Red Blend

The Conte Ottavio Piccolomini Rosso Riserva is a delightful red blend from the renowned Salice Salentino region, crafted in the splendid vintage of 2020. This wine presents a deep, enchanting red color that sets the stage for its captivating aromas and flavors. On the palate, it reveals a medium-bodied structure that gracefully balances its vibrant acidity, bringing a lively freshness to the experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing rich notes of dark cherries and plums, intertwined with subtle hints of spice and earth. The tannins are notable yet approachable, adding a firm backbone while maintaining a smooth mouthfeel. As a food-friendly option, this captivating Riserva is a perfect companion for hearty dishes and will undoubtedly elevate any dining experience, offering a generous and satisfying finish.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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