The 2006 Salice Salentino Riserva Selvarossa is Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera that spent nine months in French oak barrels. This fat, opulent wine flows with generous dark fruit, sweet herbs and French oak. In 2006 the varietal notes seem a touch overwhelmed by the oak, which is a shame as the fruit seems to have the depth and purity to stand on its own. With air, some of the excess oakiness seems to blow off. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016.
Importer: Selected Estates of Europe, Mamaroneck, NY; tel. (914) 698-7202