Varvaglino has been making wine for almost a century, spanning four generations of the family. Today, it is one of the largest and fastest-growing wineries in Puglia, steadily increasing both the number of bottles produced and the quality of its wines. The company is located in Leporano on the Gulf of Taranto, in the renowned Salento region. The wines were created thanks to a winemaker who saw unique potential for quality wines in Puglia. The unique climate, proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, fertile soil, and unique grapes make this region perfect for producing exquisite wines.
This red Negroamaro owes its name to its alcohol content, twelve and a half percent. In Italian, this means 12 e Mezzo. Winemaker Cosimo Varvaglione knows how to make beautiful wines in Salento without them being too alcoholic. He believes this detracts from the beautiful grape varieties and terroir of Salento. After the Negroamaro grapes are hand-harvested, this red wine is aged for several weeks. Fermentation is stopped at precisely the right moment, leaving the beautiful, deep flavors in the wine. A precise job, but leave it to Cosimo Varvaglione.
"Dark" is truly the apt description. On the nose, this 12th Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento offers abundant dark black fruit, a touch of spice, and candied fruit. The palate is characterized by vanilla notes. Velvety and rounded, it has abundant fruit nuances of cherries, berries, and blackberries, complemented by spices and dark chocolate. This wine pairs perfectly with pasta dishes, pizza, and aged cheese.
