NoseThe nose is fruity, revealing aromas of plum, black fruit, and blackberry jam, with a pleasant spicy sensation of vanilla, tea and amber hints. blackcurrantteavanilla
FlavorOn the palate it is rich and full-bodied, with smooth integrated tannins.
Puglia At a Glance
Region NamePuglia
Most Puglia wine is red, full-bodied, and will pair well with a wide variety of foods. Producers in Puglia have focused on making great red wines, and local grapes like Negroamaro, Primitivo, and Bombino Nero make for delicious drinking. Some of the best values in Italian wine come from this sunny, dry region.
Score: 90Vintage 2022James SucklingFragrant plum, elderberry and floral aromas follow though to a round and fruity, medium-bodied palate with more candied blueberry-like character. Soft tannins and a fruity finish. Very quaffable. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2020James SucklingBlueberries, lavender and dark cherries with black pepper spices. Elegant and juicy on the palate, rounded by fresh, fine-grained tannins. Not quite intense but well-balanced with some nice length and quality tannins. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2020Vinous MediaAn intense burst of black raspberries and cedary spice defines the 2020 Salice Salentino Maiana. This is soft-textured and fruit-focused, with juicy acidity propelling waves of ripe cherry across the palate. It finishes gently tannic yet full of energy, making for a pleasant punctuation to such an extroverted experience.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2020Wine SpectatorA supple red, medium-bodied and balanced, with notes of baked raspberry and currant, wild sage and sandalwood underscored by a savory streak of mesquite smoke. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. 25,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2019Wine SpectatorA well-spiced red that offers a fruit-forward mix of ripe and brambly wild cherry, black plum, tar-tinged smoke, licorice and herb notes, with a lightly chewy finish. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. 9,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2019Wine SpectatorA well-spiced red that offers a fruit-forward mix of ripe and brambly wild cherry, black plum, tar-tinged smoke, licorice and herb notes, with a lightly chewy finish. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. 9,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2017Vinous MediaDusty earth notes, wild herbs, crushed cherries and hints of animal musk rise up from the 2017 Negroamaro Maiana. It’s soft, fleshy and a bit rustic in feel, featuring mineral-tinged red and black fruits. Sweet tannins linger long, framing the expression well, as this tapers off to hints of plum and clove.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2017James SucklingA soft and easy red with lots of ripe fruit and hints of chocolate. Rather jammy. Medium body. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2017Wine EnthusiastLight aromas of peppery spice, violet and cranberry start off this Negroamaro. There's a softness to the feel at first, yet bright acidity quickly brightens up the palate and propels along the flavors of tart red berries. Light tannins and ripe cherry show good resolve on the finish. ALEXANDER PEARTREEShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 87Vintage 2017Wine AdvocateThere is a nice freshness to the Leone de Castris 2017 Salice Salentino Maiana, a bright blend of mostly Negroamaro with a bit of Malvasia Nera di Lecce. The wine doles out plump, red fruit along with blueberry and raw blackberry. Six months in oak provide it with a touch of bitter almond, but the highlight here is bright primary fruit. Pair it with with lasagna or another cheesy pasta. Some 300,000 bottles were produced.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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