Sassi Del Salento

2021 Salento Zinfandel

The Cantine Leuci Sassi Del Salento is a vibrant red wine crafted from Zinfandel grapes harvested in the sunny region of Salento. The 2021 vintage showcases the rich and luscious characteristics of the Zinfandel varietal, offering a delightful experience with its full body, lively acidity, prominent fruit intensity, structured tannins, and a balanced level of dryness. This wine embodies the essence of Salento's terroir, delivering a bold and flavorful expression unique to the region.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Barbecued Ribs, Lamb Chops, BBQ Pork Ribs

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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