This ruby red wine has an intense bouquet, ranging from plum jam notes to undertones of cherries in alcohol with hints of cacao. Notes of liquorice come through on the finish. It has a sweet and well-bodied palate, balanced by a pleasant acid note and firm tannins. A lingering aftertaste exalts the same rich bouquet revealed on the nose. Food pairing: a dessert wine,it is best drunk with almond paste or dry sweets, and with blue cheeses (mature Gorgonzola, Roquefort, etc.).
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TERRITORYThe Salento region is identified by three climatic elements: the sun, the architect that creates generous degrees of sugar, the sea, responsible for the minerality of the wines, and the wind that makes this area naturally free of disease and particularly suitable for the production of "natural" wines. Characterized by extensive flat areas and modest hillyreliefs, the Salento region is geologically constituted by a calcareous structure of medium texture.
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NEGROBIANCONegroamaro Bianco I.G.P.Straw yellow color with pink reflections. Wine obtained from pure Negroamaro grapes in the production area of Salice Salentino.
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Selected from old Primitivo vineyards, head-pruned bush vines, and from newer cordon-trained vineyards, both cultivated at the Maìme estate at San Pietro Vernotico (Province of Brindisi)A modern interpratation of the Primitivo grape, first apulian wine that got into Wine Spectator's Top 100.
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Il Falcone is one of the most prestigious red wines of Apulia whose name was chosen by Rivera to remem-ber Emperor Frederick II of Swabia who built the castle called Castel del Monte near Andria so that he could indulge his passion for falconry. The castle later gave its name to the surrounding DOC area.
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Primitivo from 65-year-old vines Harvesting and wine-making: Delayed grape harvest with a light over ripening on the plant. Grapes are picked up by hand and gently laid down into little airy crates, arriving as whole bunches at the winery.
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Made from the following tipes of grape. Negroamaro 85%, Malvasia Nera 15%.
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CoveeIn wine, the term Cuvee refers to a wine created by blending different grape varieties or wines from different vintages. This blending practice is often used to obtain a wine with balanced and complex characteristics. Cuvee can be used to produce sparkling wines, champagnes, and still wines.
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Its fruity fragrances resemble ripe cherries and act as a perfect counterpoint to fresh, grassy undertones. On the palate it is dry, fresh and smooth with an initial roundness in the mouth that is followed by a subtle tannin texture. It has an elegant, fruity finish with hints of spices. Food pairing: a well-structured wine, it is best drunk with white or cured meats, foil-baked, grilled or stewed fish, and fresh cheese.
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PALATE: The same aromatic equilibrium reappears in the mouth, releasing delicate progressions of fruit and spice. The rich, balanced flavor of this wine’s components give it its distinctive imprint. And its extreme delicacy closes with ample, persistent flavors in the finish.
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