Nardelli Caselle 2023 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Nardelli's Caselle Salice Salentino from Puglia is a concentrated, full-bodied red wine crafted from 100% Negroamaro with notes of ripe cherry, blackberry, baking spice and oregano. This dry wine displays energetic character and luscious texture that will continue to develop over the next two years and beyond. Serve it at room temperature with veal Parmigiana as the wine's concentrated fruit complements the melted cheese and tomato sauce, or pair it with rich wild mushroom ragù where the wine's earthy complexity enhances the savory sauce. Winemaker Francesco Nardelli crafts this intense Negroamaro from vineyards in Tagaro, creating remarkable depth alongside charred meat and garden herb vibrancy. The wine's dusty tannins and bitter cocoa finish showcase the quality possible from Puglia's indigenous varieties at accessible prices. This lively, generous wine represents great value and will drink beautifully through 2028 and beyond.

Food pairings: rich wild mushroom ragu, veal parmesan, roast pheasant.

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This Nardelli Caselle 2023 was reviewed on March 7, 2026 by Natalie MacLean

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