Leone De Castris Villa Santera Primitivo Di Manduria 2007

D.O.C., Puglia, Italy
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Natalie's Score: 89/100 Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 730952 Wine Type: Red Wine Add to my...CellarFavouritesShopping ListWish ListWine Lists	Price: $16.95 Alcohol: 14.5% Drink: Now Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Leone De Castris Agent: Halpern Enterprises
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Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: Winemakers in Puglia are specialists in crafting Primitivo (a.k.a. Zinfandel) and Leone de Castris is among the most famous producers in the region. This beautifully balanced Primitivo features aromas of plum and raspberry and is made in a much more structured style than the fruity versions coming out of California, although the familiar profile is certainly there. It will reward short-term cellaring, or savour tonight. My note: A mocha nose followed by emerging blackberry and blueberry aromas. Full-bodied and vibrant with a lust of life. Food matches: grilled steaks and roasted red peppers.

Reviewed December 5, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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