Roccamora Negroamaro Salento IGT

REGION: Puglia

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Giovanni Domenico Roccamora, an abbot, a scholar and an essayist of philosophy and theology. His activity throughout the fiefdom of Nardò was not able for his marked dedication in the motion of 1647 against the tyrannies of the ferocious Giovan Girolamo Acquaviva, Count of Conversano and Duke of Nardò, known with the name of Guercio di Puglia. Roccamora sided with the peasants who rose up to take back the usurped land; he was hanged, and his head was exposed for 40 days in the seat of the central square of Nardò.

Color: brilliant ruby red

Nose: A singular olfactory register interwoven with notes of spices, tobacco and leather in a well-marked fruit finish

Flavor/Finish: The enterprising sip intoxicates the palate with a softness and a velvety structure softened by a fine tannin that leaves a pleasantly bitter trail

Varietal: 100% Negroamaro

Food Pairing: bagel, tacos, mac and cheese, cured meat, red meat, light pasta, and pizza

Process: hand-picked grapes, aging at checked temperature in stainless steel tanks

Serving Temperature: 60 - 64 °F

Alcohol: 13.5 %

Awards:

90 POINTS: Robert Parker

89 POINTS: Wine Spectator

DUE (2) BICCHIERI: Gambero Rosso
Gambero Rosso, Best Quality