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Tacco Barocco

2007 Salento 100% Negroamaro

The C.S. Sampietrana Tacco Barocco is a captivating red wine that showcases the exquisite characteristics of the Negroamaro grape. Hailing from the sunny Salento region, this vintage from 2007 boasts a deep ruby color that hints at its richness. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied structure complemented by lively acidity, making it a delightful companion for a variety of dishes. The tannins are notably firm yet elegantly integrated, providing a robust backbone to the wine. With prominent fruit intensity, it offers luscious flavors of dark cherry and plum, intertwined with subtle hints of spice and earthiness. While dry, this wine maintains a pleasing mouthfeel that invites you to take another sip, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a memorable Italian experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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