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Sursum

2013 Salento Red Blend

Rocca Dei Mori Sursum is a captivating red blend from the renowned Salento region, expertly crafted in the vintage of 2013. This enchanting wine showcases a deep, vibrant red color that invites exploration. On the palate, it presents a full-bodied experience with balanced acidity that enhances its structure and complexity. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing notes of ripe cherry and dark plum, rounded out by subtle undertones of spice and earthy characteristics. Tannins are notable yet smooth, providing a firm backbone to the wine without overpowering its exquisite fruit flavors. As a delightful and intriguing offering from Southern Italy, Rocca Dei Mori Sursum presents itself as a dry wine that complements a variety of dishes, making it an excellent choice for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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