Apollonio, Rocca dei Mori Sursum, Apulia, Italy, 2006
Grapes: Montepulciano 50%, Primitivo 50%
appearance - bright and clear
color - dark purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweentness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - burnt wood, tar.
fruit/floral - blackberries, plums, orange blossoms.
earth/spice - black pepper, ginger.
body - full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - moderate.
price - $16.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
Apollonio, Rocca dei Mori Only Rosso, Apulia, Italy, 2010
Grapes: Negroamaro
appearance - bright and clear
color - dark purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweentness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - toast, coffee.
fruit/floral - roses, dark fruit.
earth/spice - cinnamon, licorice.
body - medium.
alcohol - 12%.
tannins - soft.
price - $12.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
perfect pairing: menches brothers original hambuger recipe here.
Apollonio, Rocca dei Mori, Briaco, Primitivo, Apulia, Italy, 2006
Grapes: Primitivo
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - burnt wood, tar.
fruit/floral - sour cherries, blackberries.
earth/spice - black pepper, cinnamon. peat.
body - full.
alcohol - 14.5%.
tannins - moderate.
price - $19.99.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
Apollonio, Rocca dei Mori Ujliesa, Puglia, Italy, 2000
Grapes: Negroamaro 70%, Sangiovese 10%, Malvasia Nera 20%
appearance - bright, clear
color - dark purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - tar, burnt wood.
fruit/floral - black cherries, blackberries, orange blossoms.
earth/spice - chocolate, almonds.
body - full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - moderate.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
For our Perfect Pairing of Apollonio Rocca dei Mori Ujliesa and Lamb Kleftiko click here.
Apollonio, Rocca dei Mori Salice Salentino, Puglia, Italy, 2007
Grapes: Negroamaro 80%, Malvasia Nera 20%
appearance - bright, clear
color - dark purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - tar, burnt wood.
fruit/floral - black cherries.
earth/spice - cinnamon.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - moderate.
price - $14.99.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
For our Perfect Pairing of Apollonio Rocca dei Mori Salice Salentino and Bombette di Pugliese click here.
Apollonio, Rocca dei Mori Copertino, Puglia, Italy, 2007
Grapes: Negroamaro 70%, Montepulciano 30%
appearance - bright, clear
color - dark purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - coffee, tar.
fruit/floral - black berries, plums.
earth/spice - black pepper, barnyard.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - moderate.
price - $14.99.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
For our Perfect Pairing of Apollonio Rocca dei Mori Copertino and Pizza di Patate Pugliese click here.
Botromagno, Gravina, Apulia, Italy, 2008
Grapes: Greco 50%, Malvasia 50%
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - caramel.
fruit/floral - granny smith apples.
earth/spice - mineral.
body - medium.
alcohol - 12%.
tannins - .
serving notes - remove from the refrigerator and allow to stand for at least 15 minutes. opens up as it warms.
For our Perfect Pairing of Botromagno Gravina and Vegetable Curry click here.
Cantele, Salice Salentino Riserva, Apulia, Italy, 2006
Grapes: Negroamaro 85%, Malvasia Nera 15%
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium purple
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - charred.
fruit/floral - sour cherries, pomegranate.
earth/spice - graphite.
body - medium
alcohol - 13%.
tannins - soft.
serving notes - decant, allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
For our Perfect Pairing of Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva and Tomato and Bread Soup click here.
Rose del Golfo, Scaliere Negoramaro, Apulia, Italy, 2007
Grapes: Negroamaro
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep red
aroma - faint
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness
acidity - round.
oak/toast - smoke.
fruit/floral - sour cherries.
earth/spice - black pepper.
body - medium
alcohol - 12%.
tannins - soft.
serving notes - decant, allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
For our Perfect Pairing of Rosa del Golfo Scaliere and Meatballs in Tomato Sauce click here.
Caleo, Salice Salentino, Apulia, Italy, 2009
Grapes: Negroamaro Blend
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium red-purple
aroma - faint
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - burnt wood.
fruit/floral - black cherries.
earth/spice - cinnamon, moss.
body - medium
alcohol - 13%.
tannins - soft.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.
For our Perfect Pairing of Caleo Salice Salentino and Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage click here.
