Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP
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Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP 75 cl
Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP from Cantine San Marzano is a velvety, harmonious red wine cuvée from Salento in Puglia. Primitivo and Merlot combine dark, ripe fruits such as cherries, plums and wild berries with blackberries, cocoa and soft tannins. Ageing for 6 months in French oak barrels gives the wine additional structure and harmoniously rounds off its fruit-driven, southern Italian style.
Producer: Cantine San Marzano
In 1962, the strength and expertise of 19 winegrowing families came together to found Cantine San Marzano. The wines come from a unique region of Puglia, a strip of land between two seas, the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic. In the provinces of Taranto and Brindisi, vines and olive trees grow side by side on the typical red soil. The Mediterranean terroir plays a fundamental role in the production of these high-quality, modern wines. The climate is extreme and the conditions are demanding. With the passion of the winemakers of Cantine San Marzano, the grapes are vinified into full-bodied and elegant wines that combine southern Italian temperament with modern, precise vinification.
Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP 2023 in detail
Aromas & character (bouquet & palate)
Colour: Deep ruby red with garnet-red reflections
Aroma: Inviting aromatic bouquet of dark, ripe fruits such as cherries, plums and wild berries. The notes of Primitivo are excellently complemented by the scent of black berries, especially blackberries, and cocoa from the Merlot.
Character: Velvety and harmonious on the palate, with soft tannins. The fruit components continue through to the long-lasting finish!
Food pairing & occasions
Pairs well with: Osso buco, grilled dishes, stews, game and cheese.
Ideal for: Hearty meat dishes, barbecue evenings, game specialities, stews and convivial meals with a velvety, harmonious red wine from Salento.
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FAQ
What stylistically defines Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP?
Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP is a velvety, harmonious red wine cuvée made from Primitivo and Merlot. Dark, ripe fruits, cherries, plums, wild berries, blackberries and cocoa combine with soft tannins and a long-lasting finish.
How is Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP aged?
Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP matures for 6 months in French oak barrels. This ageing supports structure, balance and the harmonious connection of dark fruit, cocoa, soft tannins and a long finish.
What role do Primitivo and Merlot play in this cuvée?
Primitivo brings dark, ripe fruit with cherries, plums and wild berries. Merlot complements this with black berries, especially blackberries, as well as cocoa, and supports the wine’s velvety, harmonious structure.
At what temperature should Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP be served?
16-18°C is ideal, allowing dark fruit, blackberries, cocoa, soft tannins and the structure from ageing in French oak barrels to show in balanced harmony.
When does Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP 2023 reach its best drinking maturity?
Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP 2023 is currently in a harmonious, fruit-driven drinking phase. Within its ageing potential of up to 6 years, dark fruits, blackberries, cocoa, soft tannins and the 6-month ageing in French oak barrels can continue to come together in balance.
What does Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP pair best with?
Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP pairs very well with osso buco, grilled dishes, stews, game and cheese. Its velvety structure, dark fruit and soft tannins make it a versatile companion for hearty dishes.
What makes Salento special for this red wine?
Salento lies in southern Puglia between the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic. Red soil, intense sunshine and a Mediterranean climate shape powerful, fruit-driven red wines with soft structure and southern Italian character.
What is the significance of the previous awards?
The previous awards 2021: Decanter and 2023: Bronze underline the convincing style of this Primitivo-Merlot cuvée from Salento.
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Talò Primitivo Merlot Salento IGP from Cantine San Marzano is a velvety, harmonious red wine from Puglia with dark fruits, blackberries, cocoa and soft tannins. Discover this southern Italian cuvée conveniently online and enjoy its fruit-driven, soft and long-lasting style with osso buco, grilled dishes, game or cheese.
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