Manduria, Apulia, Italy
14% Alcohol
Tasted 2014-04-03
A very good friend has a nice shop in Wurmberg near Pforzheim (Baden-Wuerttemberg) where he offers mainly whisky but also other specialities including wine. The wines he has on stock are mostly from the lower price level. During my last visit we discussed the idea to taste in intervals some of his wines. We both want to see how these wines will be ranked in the list of my favourite wines. I have to mention that usually I buy whisky, chocolates and fruit spread at his shop but not the wines.
For this first experience I bought his most expensive wine: A Primitivo di Manduria from Terre di Campo Sasso for 8.90 € (12.20 $). Terre di Campo Sasso is a joint project of some oenologists with vintners from Apulia and Sicily.
The wine has a dark cherry red colour with some lighter rims. The bouquet offers some balmy notes paired with blackberries but also earthy notes. On the palate at the beginning the balmy notes and the blackberries are also present (fancy combination) but with more air the blackberries become dominant. Surprisingly long finish. A real bargain!
The wine is on the top and should be drunk now. Perhaps it can be held one year more. Pair it with spicy meat dishes.
By the way: The name of my friend's shop is "Johann's Gschmacksach" (http://johanns-gschmacksach.de/).
Sunday, April 6. 2014
2009 Terre di Campo Sasso "Primitivo Di Manduria" (86/100)
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