Sampietrana

Salento Negroamaro

The Tacco Barocco Sampietrana is a captivating red wine crafted from the Negroamaro grape variety in the renowned Salento region. This wine boasts a medium-full body that envelops the palate with a delightful richness. The acidity is balanced, adding a touch of brightness to the overall profile. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering luscious notes that linger with every sip. Tannins in this wine are notable, providing a structured complexity that enhances the drinking experience. The dryness level is perfect, making the Tacco Barocco Sampietrana a truly exquisite choice for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Plum

Black Pepper

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Eggplant Parmesan

Region:

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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