Leone de Castris 2010 Donna Lisa Riserva Red (Salice Salentino)

Country: Italy / Donna Lisa Riserva
Variety: Red Blend Southern Italy
Winery: Leone de Castris / Salice Salentino

Made with Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera, this bold wine opens with aromas of graphite, black-skinned fruit, cracked pepper and espresso. The concentrated palate doles out spicy plum cake, blueberry jam, blackberry, vanilla and nutmeg. Brawny and high-toned, it boasts firm tannins and surprising freshness.