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Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Riserva 2013
Puglia, ItalyFrom 40 year old vines, this is a blend of negromaro and black malvasia, with one year in 30 hl barrel and 6 months bottle age prior to release. Dark, deep, and sultry, this shows wild cassis, perfumed mulberry, and prune, threaded with a line of anise, fresh oregano, and bedded with worked leather. Tannins are worn with time, quite well integrated, and lightly sticky. Ready for drinking now, with roasted root veg and / or beef.Tasted: 20 November 2020Tasted by: Prices:BC | $30.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Negromaro - Black MalvasiaCSPC: 344778UPC: 8007013202676