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Salice Salentino Reserva

2020 Salice Salentino Red Blend

The Conte Ottavio Piccolomini Salice Salentino Reserva is a captivating red blend from the renowned Salice Salentino region. This wine showcases a deep ruby color, enticing the senses with its rich and inviting appearance. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied experience, perfectly balanced by bright acidity that adds a refreshing touch. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring delightful notes of dark cherry and plum intertwined with subtle hints of spice and earthy undertones. The tannins are firm yet refined, providing structure and depth without overpowering the elegance of this wine. As a reserva, this vintage has undergone careful aging, resulting in a complex profile that invites exploration and enjoyment with a variety of dishes, making it a truly memorable choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

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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