Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Maiana 2020
- v89
Category | Red Wine |
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Region | Italy, Puglia, Salice Salentino |
Brand | Leone de Castris |
The Leone de Castris family has been making wines in Salice Salentino from over three centuries, a small village in the region of Puglia.
Intense deep red color with purple hues. The nose is fruity, revealing aromas of plum, black fruit, and blackberry jam, with a pleasantly spicy sensation of vanilla, tea, and amber. On the palate it is rich and full-bodied, with smooth, integrated tannin's.
Suggested food pairing:
Ideal with grilled meats, baked pasta dishes, pasta with hearty sauce, and strong cheeses.
Vinous
- v89
An intense burst of black raspberries and cedary spice defines the 2020 Salice Salentino Maiana. This is soft- textured and fruit-focused, with juicy acidity propelling waves of ripe cherry across the palate. It finishes gently tannic yet full of energy, making for a pleasant punctuation to such an extroverted experience.