Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Salice Salentino Riserva

An award-winning wine from Puglia. After numerous medals and awards, it's finally time to introduce this prestigious Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Salice Salentino Riserva to the Dutch public. The wine is intense, complex, and above all, incredibly delicious, making this Salice Salentino a pleasure to savor until the very last sip.

A red wine from Salice Salentino

For this gem, we travel to the municipality of Sava, located in the vast south of Italy. It's part of the province of Taranto, which is a key hub for wine production in Puglia. In recent decades, this region has emerged as a true hotspot for superb Italian wines. The Primitivo grape, in particular, has quickly gained a worldwide following. But Puglia's second grape, the Negroamaro, is also very popular. The Negroamaro is particularly popular in the vineyards surrounding the village of Salice Salentino. This variety from Masseria Borgo dei Trulli is living proof of that. This winery has become one of the most prestigious in Puglia. It was founded by Alessandro Michelon, one of Italy's most talented winemakers. He had a clear vision when he founded Masseria Borgo dei Trulli: to produce the best wines in Puglia. Even better, in all of Italy. However, he also maintained the principle that the wines should be accessible and affordable for everyone. As a result, Masseria Borgo dei Trulli wines arguably have the highest price-quality ratio in all of Italy.

What does Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Salice Salentino Riserva taste like?

The vineyards surrounding Salice Salentino are among the most beautiful in all of Puglia. The conditions here are ideal for the Negroamaro grape, which gives it the spicy character that also characterizes this Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Salice Salentino Riserva. This is a glass of red wine with high intensity. Both the aroma and the taste reveal robust black fruit notes: blackberry, blackcurrant, and a hint of blueberry. A pinch of white pepper adds a slight bite to the palate. The finish is spicy and slightly earthy. This makes this Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Salice Salentino Riserva a lasting wine that will never disappoint.