Liquoroso Vecchio Salento Rosso
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Thanks to its fortified nature and oxidative aging process, this style is incredibly long-lived, typically drinking beautifully 10 to 30 years from the vintage date, or remaining stable for decades after release.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola, dark chocolate desserts, and traditional Italian almond biscotti or paste di mandorla.
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The Liquoroso Vecchio Salento Rosso represents a fascinating, historic chapter of Italian winemaking, where the renowned Tuscan house of Ruffino selected and bottled the traditional fortified sweet reds of Puglia's Salento peninsula. Crafted primarily from late-harvested Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes kissed by the intense Mediterranean sun and cooling sea breezes of the Ionian and Adriatic seas, this wine undergoes fortification and extensive oak aging. This traditional southern Italian style, once a staple of local cellars and celebratory feasts, delivers a rich tapestry of dried dark fruits, carob, sweet tobacco, and exotic spices, reflecting a bygone era of robust, oxidative dessert wines.
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Founded in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in the historic town of Pontassieve near Florence, Ruffino is one of Tuscany's most iconic and enduring wine estates. Driven by a commitment to capturing the true essence of Italian terroir, the house gained early international acclaim, famously becoming the official supplier to the Italian royal family. Today, Ruffino is celebrated for its benchmark Chianti Classico expressions, most notably the legendary Riserva Ducale and Riserva Ducale Oro, alongside acclaimed Super Tuscans like Modus and exceptional Brunello di Montalcino from their Greppone Mazzi estate. By balancing time-honored Tuscan traditions with modern, sustainable viticulture, Ruffino continues to craft a diverse portfolio of elegant reds, crisp whites, and expressive rosés.