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Salice Salentino Rosso

Puglia Red Blend

Rocca Salice Salentino Rosso, hailing from the sun-kissed region of Puglia, showcases a captivating deep red hue that invites exploration. This red blend harmoniously combines various grape varietals to create a wine that is rich and full-bodied, delivering an impressive array of flavors. With a balanced acidity that adds liveliness, it pleases the palate while hinting at its origins in this warm climate. The fruit intensity is pronounced, presenting notes of ripe cherry and dark berry, offering a delightful fruit-forward experience. The tannins are notably structured, providing depth and a lingering finish that makes this wine exceptionally food-friendly. This delightful expression of Puglia is perfect for pairing with hearty Italian dishes or simply enjoying on its own.

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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