WINE DESCRIPTION
Li Veli Passamante Salice Salentino is a red wine produced by the Li Veli winery in the Salice Salentino appellation of southern Italy. The vineyards are located in the heart of Salento, where the warm Mediterranean climate and the unique soil composition create ideal growing conditions for the indigenous Negroamaro grape variety. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including a long maceration period and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a full-bodied and complex wine with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of vanilla. Its rich and intense flavor profile makes it a perfect pairing for hearty meat dishes and aged cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Li Veli Passamante Salice Salentino is a bold and complex red wine with aromas of blackberry, plum, licorice, and spices.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and intense, with a nice complexity and balanced tannins. The finish is long and persistent, with a pleasant hint of dried fruit.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Negroamaro
ORIGINS
Winery: Li Veli
Region: Puglia
Puglia is a wine region located in the southeastern part of Italy, known for its warm climate, rich history, and diverse range of wine styles. The region is situated in the 'heel' of Italy's boot-shaped peninsula and is surrounded by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Puglia has a long history of winemaking, dating back to ancient times when the Greeks and Romans cultivated vines in the area. Today, Puglia is one of Italy's largest wine-producing regions, with a focus on red wines made from native grape varieties.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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