IL RAPACE ~ Salice Salentino Riserva

Grapes: 80% Negroamaro, 20% Malvasia Nera

Negroamaro is earthy and dominated by dark fruits—mainly, prunes and ripe plum, blackberry, and sweet cherries—with a faint herbaceous finish reminiscent of dried thyme or sharp, aromatic spices like allspice or clove.

Malvasia Nera is a dark-skinned variety within the Malvasia grape family, and it is used to produce red wine. In Apulia, Malvasia Nera is blended with Negroamaro. The Malvasia Nera grape produces wines that are light to medium bodied with notes of cherries, plums and chocolate.

Pairings: Game, roasted meats, Lamb, hearty pasta and mature cheeses.