San Mario, Rosso di Puglia, Italy 2010
This slender land that forms the heel of the Italian boot vies with Sicily as the largest wine producer among the 20 Italian regions. Long noted as a source of blending wines, Puglia has recently begun to realize its enormous quality potential, switching the emphasis to dry, fruity whites and reds of notable character under the 25 D.O.C. appellations. A blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera produces ripe stewed berry fruit, with plum & spice aromas and appealing ripe berries and red cherry on the palate. Great value medium bodied Italian glugger!