Negramaro-Primitivo Casale Ciliani 2022

What kind of wine it is

D’Addario Casale Ciliani Negroamaro-Primitivo is a still red wine that combines two renowned Apulian grape varieties in a blend of great character. To the eye, it displays a ruby red colour enhanced by violet reflections. The aromatic profile stands out for its fruity and balsamic bouquet, with prominent notes of cherry, morello cherry and delicate hints of violet. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied and structured character, finishing with a spicy finale marked by clear and pleasant hints of carob, making it ideal for accompanying the intense flavours of meat-based dishes.

Where it comes from

This expression originates in the evocative territory of Salento, an area of Apulia between the provinces of Brindisi and Taranto. The Negroamaro and Primitivo vineyards take root in calcareous soils, with a marked clay component and a low presence of stones. These agronomic conditions, combined with the warm climate, ensure a concentrated aromatic yield. The poor soil encourages the vines to grow deep roots, giving the fruit a distinct territorial character that translates into the clear balsamic note perceived during tasting.

How it is produced

The production process includes malolactic fermentation, an essential step to give smoothness to the palate. Maturation continues with ageing in medium-toasted French oak barrels for about three or four months. This carefully timed period in wood enriches the sensory profile without overpowering the fruit’s identity, integrating floral nuances with a delicate spiciness. The meticulous work in the D’Addario cellar shapes a red wine with a full and satisfying mouthfeel, where the intensity of the grape varieties is perfectly balanced by a harmonious structure.