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Salice Salentino Rosso Reserva

2020 Salice Salentino Red Blend

The Conte Ottavio Piccolomini Salice Salentino Rosso Reserva is a stunning red blend that captures the essence of the Salice Salentino region. This wine exhibits a deep ruby red color that invites you into its complex character. With a full-bodied structure, it envelops the palate with a rich texture and vibrant acidity that balances its concentrated flavors. The abundance of dark fruit notes, including black cherry and plum, are beautifully complemented by subtle hints of spice and earthy undertones, making each sip incredibly enjoyable. Its tannins are firm yet refined, providing a robust backbone that supports the wine's elegant finish. Overall, this is a well-crafted and expressive wine that showcases the best of what Salice Salentino has to offer, making it an excellent 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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