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The nose opens with a broad and intense aroma of blackberries, cherries and ripe red fruit, well supported by a sweet spice of chocolate and licorice. Round and balanced on the palette with a good body and freshness.  Another classic BBQ wine from the beautiful south of Italy.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMasseria Altemura lies in the heart of the Salento Peninsula, almost equidistant from Puglia’s two seas: the Ionian (20 km) and the Adriatic (16 km), in the famous wine area of Primitivo di Manduria. A unique location where the breezes of two seas meet and contribute to the creation of an extraordinary microclimate. 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Pale straw in the glass, it opens with aromas of citrus, green apple, and delicate pear, layered with subtle herbal notes. The palate is crisp and lively, with a stony mineral backbone that drives the wine and adds a touch of saline tension. Medium-bodied yet elegant, it shows a refined balance of ripe fruit and bright acidity, finishing long and clean\"\u003cbr\u003e- Wine Direct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from 100% Pecorino grapes, it showcases notes of citrus, green apple, and white peach, with floral hints and a subtle mineral finish. The palate is crisp and lively, with well-balanced acidity and a refreshing finish. The fruit for this wine comes off the ‘Colle dei Venti’ vineyard. This translates to ‘hill of the wind’ and refers to the cooling breezes from the Adriatic. 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Continually striving to reduce their yield per hectare, thereby increasing the quality and concentration of each grape that enters the winery, the Progetto was established in 1999 to celebrate approximately 200 hectares of vineyard area, selected from a variety of the highest-quality terroirs, which provided fruit that consistently passes the most rigorous of quality checks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caldora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41377937227909,"sku":"27384","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Ortonese-puglia-malvasia-chardonnay.jpg?v=1759193880"},{"product_id":"caldora-ortonese-puglia-sangiovese-merlot-2023","title":"Caldora Ortonese Puglia Sangiovese Merlot 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e96 POINTS: Luca Maroni (Previous Vintage)\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Plump and juicy with attractive dark berry characteristics and a refreshing finish, this is a delicious, medium-bodied red, at a brilliant price point. 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