Selva Della Rocca

Puglia Primitivo

Cantine Le Grotte Di Pasquale Dell'erba Selva Della Rocca offers a luscious red wine experience that showcases the vibrant spirit of the Primitivo grape hailing from the sunny region of Puglia. This wine boasts a full body that envelops the palate with rich flavors. The acidity is lively, adding a refreshing brightness to every sip. The fruit intensity is high, with prominent notes that exude the essence of Puglia's sun-kissed vineyards. The tannins are firm, providing structure and depth to the overall profile. It presents as a dry wine, perfect for those who appreciate a robust and flavorful red.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Cherry

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Eggplant Parmesan, Barbecued Ribs, 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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