Another clean and stylish wine here from Leone de Castris, confirming the positive trend away from the funky wines of...

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This is from one of the better producers in one of the best appellations (Salice Salentino) of southern Italy. Now...

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Erupts odiferously with roasted licorice and smoldering tomato leaf. The reduction of red and black fruits are sweet...

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95

Nice weight and balance. Well crafted for food.

89

Nicely balanced and a good value.

89

88

Rich black fruit, earthy, smoky with a hint of anise. Well integrated and beautifully balanced.

88

88

Medium bodied, well balanced, lot of sun in this wine.
Goes well with orecchiette con rapini

88

Leone De Castris Riserva Salice Salentino 2007, Doc