Nero 2008 - GRAPE Negroamaro 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%

CONTI ZECCA

IGT Salento
Negroamaro

Vintage year 2008


Tasting notes:

Intense ruby red colour with pleasant garnet highlights. Aroma of tiny red fruits and spices with hints of vanilla and liquorice. Soft and harmonic with matured tannins in a rich and well structured body. Persistent finish.
Selection of Negroamaro (70%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), coming from Puglia, Salento, Leverano (LE) and Salice Salentino (LE) estates.


To preserve in a fresh place, far from sources of light and heat.

Alcohol level: 14% vol.


Serving temperature: 18 - 20°.

Food Pairings: Very good on pasta with meat or spiced sauces; roasted or grilled red meats and matured cheeses.

Awards:
- charlesscicolone.wordpress.com , "Radici Wine Experience: Puglia" by Charles Scicolone, 13 January 2011;
- GAMBERO ROSSO, "Vini d'Italia 2011" Three Glasses;
- ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA SOMMELIER, "Duemilavini 2011", 4 Bunches;
- VERONELLI, "I Vini di Veronelli 2011", 3 Stars;
- GAZZETTA DEL MEZZOGIORNO "Guida ai vini di Puglia 2011", Excellence 2011;
- LUCA MARONI "Annuario dei migliori vini italiani 2011", Score: 88;
- LE GUIDE DE L'ESPRESSO "I vini d'Italia 2011", Score: 15.5/20.