{"product_id":"palumbo-puglia-red-wine-italy-2024","title":"Palumbo Puglia Red Wine, Italy 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Leonardo Palumbo will only put his name on a wine that he’s really happy with. His sumptuous red is made from three top Puglian grapes—Nero di Troia, Negroamaro and Primitivo—and offers delightfully dark, spiced fruit flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003eWine Flavor Profile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003ePalumbo is a medium- to full-bodied red wine with ripe cherry, plum, blueberry and sweet spice aromas. The palate delivers vibrant red-fruit flavors, plus structured tannins and a long, fresh finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003eWine Food Pairings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003eRed meat, poultry (esp. dark meat), sausages, tomato-based pasta dishes, bitter greens (chicory, kale).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the sun-drenched vineyards of Puglia comes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003ePalumbo,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea bold red wine that captures the heart of southern Italy. The region, often nicknamed the stiletto heel of Italy, is known for its rich, characterful reds that seriously over-deliver for their price tag. As\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enotes, “Italy’s star continues to rise in the wine world, and Puglia is providing some of the fuel for liftoff.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine comes from the highly respected Torrevento estate, where head winemaker Leonardo Palumbo has crafted his share of impressive wines. For this wine, he chose an equal blend of three native grape varieties and called the cuvée ‘Tre Terzi’ or ‘three thirds.’ When he tasted the final wine, Leonardo was so proud of his creation that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003ehe gave it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003ehis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ename instead—a longstanding tradition in his family of winemakers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a smooth, full-fruited blend of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003ePuglia’s best grapes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNero di Troia for its violet aromas, silky tannins and elegant peppery fruit; Negroamaro for deep color, dark plum and earthy richness; and Primitivo for plum hints and deeper bass notes. They make a perfect ensemble—lots of dark, juicy flavor with ripeness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery sippable on its own, it's even better with grilled meats, a tomato and canellini bean casserole richly flavored with garlic and herbs, or—of course—a hearty bowl of pasta!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50936138694965,"sku":"4035924","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7650\/3093\/files\/Palumboshopify.jpg?v=1781380598","url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/palumbo-puglia-red-wine-italy-2024","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}