Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva (75cl, 13.5%)

Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva is a Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera blend from Salice Salentino DOC in Puglia. It undergoes five to eight days of maceration, fermentation at 25–26°C and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. About 20% of the blend matures in French oak barriques for at least six months, while the rest stays in neutral vessels. The nose offers ripe Bing cherry, candied dark fruit, tar, dried roses and Mediterranean scrub. The palate moves from bright red fruits to blackberry and currant, with baking spices, toasted nuts and black pepper. The finish is medium with toasted notes, iron, dried herbs and dark cherry.