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Leone de Castris Riserva Red (Salice Salentino)

Leone de Castris

Salice Salentino · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Red Blend
Country
Italy
Region
Salice Salentino
Appellation
Salice Salentino
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes assadas · queijos maturados · massas com molho vermelho · cozidos · grelhados · risotto

Rated vintages

  • 200587 pts

    This is an oak-heavy red wine from Southern Italy that is embellished by aromas of vanilla, toast and spice that sit heavy over a rich core of ripe fruit. The wine is firm and streamlined in the mouth and offers a hint of sour cherry on the close. This vintage represents a huge…

  • 200484 pts

    The wine opens with awkward tones that recall Band-Aid and farmyard—these completely blow off after a few minutes in the glass. Beyond them are ripe aromas of black berry fruit, cassis and molasses. It tastes a bit sour but comes through with solid red fruit in the end.