Apollonio Copertino 2022

Copertino is a DOC appellation in Salento, Puglia — the heel of Italy's boot — where Negroamaro and its blending partners produce wines of real depth and southern Italian character. The Apollonio family has been producing wine in Puglia for generations, championing the region's indigenous varieties and crafting wines that showcase the warmth and generosity of the south.

About This Wine

An award-winning Copertino from Apollonio — a rich, full-flavoured red with the intense fruit and earthy sweetness that defines the best of Puglia. Intense ruby red, with cherry, plum, and chocolate on the nose, and a lush, meaty palate with loads of black fruit and well-integrated tannins. A wine of real substance and southern Italian soul.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Intense ruby red
Nose: Rich fragrances of cherries, plums, and chocolate
Palate: Lush and meaty with loads of black fruits, chocolate edges, well-integrated tannins, and an earthy sweetness
Finish: Long and satisfying with lingering dark fruit and spice

Food Pairing

Excellent with red meats, game, and hearty Puglian dishes. Also a natural partner for aged hard cheeses.

Details

Grape: Negroamaro
Region: Puglia, Italy
Farming: Traditional
Style: Rich Hearty Red
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Alcohol: 14%
Bottle: 75cl
Drink: In the next 5 years