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Salore

2004 Salice Salentino Red Blend

Cantine De Falco Salore is a captivating red blend hailing from the renowned Salice Salentino region in Italy, specifically crafted in the exceptional 2004 vintage. This wine showcases an enchanting deep red color, immediately drawing attention. It envelops the palate with a balanced profile, offering a medium body that provides both presence and approachability. The acidity is vibrant, adding a refreshing liveliness to the tasting experience. Delightful fruit intensity unfolds with notes of ripe cherries and blackberries, harmoniously complemented by subtle spice undertones. Tannins are present yet polished, lending a firm structure that enhances the wine's overall complexity. This red blend is beautifully dry, making it an excellent accompaniment to a variety of dishes or a delightful sip on its own. Enjoy the taste of tradition that this exceptional wine embodies.

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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