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La Corte 2006 La Corte Solyss Negroamaro (Puglia)
- $15
Here is a well-made and extracted Negroamaro with blackberry, plum cake, molasses, black tea and cola. The wine has tight tannins with good structure and staying power: drink it with lamb or pork.
— M.L.
(11/1/2008)
La Corte 2005 La Corte Vigne Vecchie Negroamaro (Puglia)
- $23
Here is a dark and impenetrable Negroamaro with evident oak shadings that add spice, vanilla and toast to the natural cherry and plum. The wine is dark and meaty with a smooth disposition and chewy succulence.
— M.L.
(11/1/2008)
La Corte 2006 La Corte Red (Salice Salentino)
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- $12
This ruby wine is plump and ripe and full of bright berry flavors. In the background, you’ll find spice, root beer and molasses for additional complexity and texture. Pair it with chicken stuffed with wild mushrooms.
— M.L.
(11/1/2008)
La Corte 2008 Solyss Negroamaro (Puglia)
- $15
Solyss is a pure expression of Negroamaro that offers mature berry and dark fruit aromas with an earthy layer of exotic spice at the back. Pair this wine with marinated pork barbecue.
— M.L.
(11/1/2011)
La Corte 2002 Zinfandel Primitivo (Puglia)
- $25
An extremely quaffable wine that reflects the authentic, saturated colors and flavors of Puglia despite being marketed with the “American” moniker for Primitivo. Red fruit is backed by tangy cinnamon and spice and the attractive wood tones recall the centuries-old olive trees of the “heel” of the boot of Italy where Zinfandel is said to have its genetic roots…
— M.L.
(9/1/2005)
La Corte 2008 Red (Salice Salentino)
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- $12
This bright Salice Salentino (an 80-20 blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera) shows dark fruit nuances of blackberry and plum followed by wet earth and spice. There’s a rustic but genuine feel to this wine.
— M.L.
(11/1/2011)
La Corte 2009 Solyss Old Vines Negroamaro (Salento)
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- $12
From old vines in Puglia, this hearty wine shows deep concentration and bold aromas of jammy fruit and blackberry preserve. There are both sweet and sour traces on the finish, and the wine is almost too much of a good thing.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
La Corte 2009 Red (Salice Salentino)
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- $11
This bright red blend from southern Italy offers modest aromas of black cherry, blackberry pie and crushed black pepper. The mouthfeel manages to be plush, clean and crisp at the same time.
— M.L.
(6/1/2012)
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