Arunte Negroamaro

Producer:
Cantolio Cantine del Primitivo di Manduria
Region:
Puglia
Grape:
Negroamaro
Classification:
IGT
Vintage:
2019
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine of the native Puglia grape Negroamaro. Extremely pleasant wine originating from the surroundings of the provinces of Taranto and Brindisi, awarded on the wine festivals (Merano wine festival edition 2014). The name Arunte refers to an Etruscan deity predicting the future with flying birds. Fruity, warm, long lasting in the mouth. Excellent as an accompaniment with beef casserole, roast lamb, beef sauces and sheep cheeses.

Details

Color: intense burgundy.

Aroma: complex, notes of forest fruit, blueberry, plum jam.

Flavor: warm, soft, velvety.

Food matching: perfect with meat dishes, especially beef and lamb, sheep cheeses.

Serving temperature: 14°/16°C.

Alcohol content: 13,5%.

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