Produced by Santa Lucia Vini, a traditional Italian winery from the south of Italy, specializing in creating rich and expressive wines from the Puglia region. The winery combines local varieties with modern techniques, such as the Appassimento and Passito methods, to achieve full-bodied, concentrated wines with a soft and rounded style typical of the warm southern climate.

Varietal composition:
Negroamaro and Primitivo

Terroir:
The vineyards are located in the Puglia region (Puglia IGT), in the south-east of Italy - a region known for its hot Mediterranean climate, long sunshine and calcareous-clay soils. The proximity to the Adriatic and Ionian Seas provides cooling winds that preserve the balance and aromatic freshness of the grapes.

Vinification:
The grapes are left to overripe on the vine, then partially undergo Appassimento / Passito - a controlled drying to concentrate sugars and aromas. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature to extract color, structure and soft tannins. The wine is aged in oak barrels for added depth, softness and harmony.

Organoleptic characteristics
Aroma: Intense and seductive nose with notes of ripe black cherries, prunes, berries, chocolate, vanilla and sweet spices.

Taste: Full, warm and velvety, with well-integrated tannins and balanced sweetness. The taste follows the aromatic profile - candied fruits, cocoa and a light spicy finish. The finish is long and soft.

Food pairings:

Grilled red meats and slow-cooked dishes

Roasted lamb and game

Pastas with rich meat sauces

Mature and semi-hard cheeses

Chocolate desserts

Serving temperature: 16°–18°C