This is a big, fat, funky red, made with 80% Negroamaro, 20% Malvasia Nera. The wine has lots of chunky, mouth-filling flavors of pomegranates, dark plums, raisins and bananas. All set off against a heavy earthy background that, together, make this a really interesting wine -- far more complex for the money than you would ever expect to.

RECENT VINTAGE - 2003
“This one from a much less-known competitor is a revelation, boasting the fresh, clean fruit and earth flavors that we remember from a decade or two back, before so many Southern Italian producers turned to a more "international" style. Clear garnet in color, it shows fresh black cherries and subtle earth on the nose and palate, winding up with a lovely, gently bitter peach-pit finish.”
Robin Garr’s 30 Second Wine Advisor – May 22, 2006

“Medium bodied with a fresh red fruit bouquet and underlying flavors of raspberry and cherry plus a touch of cedar. Sweet grilled sausage.” Value Sante’ Magazine January 2006