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Palumbo Riserva 2012

Castel del Monte DOCG

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  • 90pts, Guide Gilbert & Gaillard, 2022

You've enjoyed the full-of-dark-fruit Palumbo Rosso, now try the mature, 10-year-old Riserva from the same winemaker. Nero di Troia is the star of the show, a special clone from the best plots. Long matured in cask, it has layers of spicy dark fruit.

You've enjoyed the full-of-dark-fruit Palumbo Rosso, now try the mature, 10-year-old Riserva from the same winemaker. Nero di Troia is the star of the show, a special clone from the best plots. Long matured in cask, it has layers of spicy dark fruit.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Concentrated and full, with spicy black fruits and rounded tannins

Aroma

Dark berry fruit, star anise and violets

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Palumbo Riserva 2012

More information

  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2026

Deep in southern Italy, Puglia is a haven for authentic, rich reds that over deliver for the price. Our Buyer Leo was particularly pleased to bag this wine – a fabulous, rich, rare Riserva with 10 years' age. The wine is named after its winemaker Leonardo Palumbo. He explained it's a rule of his family that you only put your name on the label of a wine you are really delighted with. He certainly is with this treasure. It's pure Nero di Troia, its thick skins giving it the potential to age. It was matured for a full 18 months in oak barrels for complexity and the rest of the time in bottle. With aromas of ripe berries, violets and star anise, the wine is intensely flavoured with dark fruits and spice. Best with grilled meats or a casserole.

"Rare opportunity to enjoy a mature Riserva from Puglia, still fresh after 10 years' age" Leonardo Bassano
Buyer for Italy
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