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2007, Salice Salentino DOC, Riserva
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Partly dried dark berries and orange zest on the nose, dried herbs and undergrowth, light tarry notes. Compact dried berry and plum fruit on the palate, touch of cassis, spicy, dark chocolate, integrated fine-grained tannins, quite juicy and has some substance, refreshing style, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # LdC-L.040/11

85
(2011-07-28)

2009, Salice Salentino DOC, Maiana
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Dried black berries and some dried figs on the nose, spice. Initially slightly restrained on the palate, becomes more complex with aeration, some figs and dried prunes, preserved berries, hint of dark chocolate, furry tannins, has some substance, meticulously well made, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # 188620

85
(2011-07-28)

2009, Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Villa Santera®
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Spicy oranges an d plums on the nose, nuts and some nougat, cedary and tarry notes. More ornages and plums on the palate, dried blueberries, some herbs and spices, dark chocolate, fairly prominent fine-grained tannins, fairly warm style, shows its origin, quite full-bodied, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 15%, # LdC-L.021/11

85+
(2011-07-28)

2010, Salento IGT, Negroamaro, Elo Veni
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Red berries, orange zest and bergamot on the nose, herbaceous notes. Fairly uncomplicated style, preserved, delicately juicy berry and orange fruit, cloves and a touch of bergamot again, integrated tannins, pleasant to drink, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.066/11

84
(2011-07-28)

2009, Salento IGT, Primitivo, Villa Larena®
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Dried berries and some citrus zests on the nose, cedar, mineral notes, some floor polish. Slightly sweetish preserved and dried citrus and plum fruit on the palate, some dried cranberries, uncomplicated style, but quite persistent and has some substance, integrated, slightly dusty tannins, touch of tobacco and dark chocolate on a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # LdC-L.343/10/1

84
(2011-07-28)

2010, Salento IGT, Verdeca, Messapia®
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Partly dried pomaeous fruit on the nose, delicate herbaceous notes. Uncomplicated, straightforward style, rustic apple fruit on the palate, hint of star fruit, integrated acidity, pleasant to drink, light tannic touch on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.336/10

81
(2011-06-08)

2009, Salento IGT, Malvasia, Donna Lisa
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Mature, leafy nose, dried yellow fruit, some wilted flowers, touch of old oak. Maore mature dried fruit on the palate, light earthy and leafy notes, integrated oak and acidity, shows its origin, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.334/10

83
(2011-06-08)

2010, Salento IGT, Five Roses 64° Anniversario
Rosé wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Red and yellow fruit on the nose, vegetal and earthy notes. More tart vegetal notes on the palate, some tart fruit, integrated acidity, tannins still slightly astringent, quite firm, tart on a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.350/10

83
(2011-05-23)

2010, Salento IGT, Five Roses
Rosé wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Fairly shy nose, mixed berries and a hint of pomaceous fruit, vegetal and light earthy notes. More prominent vegetal notes on the palate, tart nutty notes, slightly diffuse red berries and pomaceous fruit, lively acidity, integrated tannins, vegetal notes and floral traces on an attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 0%, # LdC-L.020/11

81
(2011-05-23)

2008, Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Villa Santera®, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Slightly spicy cherries and plums on the nose, mixed berries, light herbs and spices. Ripe, juicy fruit on the palate, quite lively, dried blueberries and cherries, some red berries and more plums, quite fine tannins, very creamy with noticeable alcohol, some persistence, slightly sweetish with a hint of chocolate on a good finish. Has come together nicely.

2010-05-10 (82): Slightly reductive, tart nose, red berries, prominent vegetal notes. Slightly sweetish fruit on the palate, creamy, noticeable alcohol, spicy oak, roasted notes and chocolate,very creamy, fairly fine, slightly astringent tannins, integrated acidity, sweetish chocolate and noticeable alcohol again on the finish.

0.75 Liter, 15%, # LdC-L.054/10

85
(2010-08-12)

2009, Salento IGT, Five Roses, to about 10.00 €
Rosé wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Second sample. Slightly artificial red berries and citrus on the nose. Uncomplicated style, slightly diffuse cherry and red currant fruit on the palate, light earthy and delicate tart notes, moderate acidity, approachable, shows its origin, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.350/09

81
(2010-05-18)

2009, Salice Salentino DOC, Maiana, to about 10.00 €
Rosé wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Slightly perfumed nose, preserved red berries and cherry cream. Light lactic notes again on the palate, preserved and candied light cherries, integrated acidity, slightly tart with herbaceous notes on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.075/10

82
(2010-05-18)

2009, Salento IGT, Negroamaro, Elo Veni, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Youthful nose, medium-intense mixed berries and some preserved light cherries, light spicy vegetal notes. Fruity on the palate, clean, easy-drinking style, delicate vegetal traces, elegant acidity, hint of carbon dioxide, roasted traces, harmonious, juicy and rounded, quite a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.077/10

83
(2010-05-10)

2006, Salice Salentino DOC, Riserva, 50°, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Elegant tart nose, cherries and berries, dried vegetal and earthy notes, meaty traces, light smoky note. Juicy fruit on the palate, spicy oak, light roasted notes and chocolate, dried vegetal notes, fairly prominent and slightly astringent oak tannins, full-bodied and quite creamy, good persistence, elegant tart notes on a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # LdC-L.082/10

85
(2010-05-10)

2008, Salento IGT, Primitivo, Villa Larena®, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Fairly firm nose, preserved mixed berries and plums, slightly sweetish spicy oak. Full-bodied and quite polished on the palate, ripe fruit, prominent sweetish spicy oak and roasted notes, medium-fine tannins, slightly astringent, very creamy, noticeable alcohol, roasted notes and chocolate again on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # LdC-L.075/10/2

83
(2010-05-10)

2008, Salice Salentino DOC, Maiana, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Forest strawberries and blueberries on the nose, light spicy vegetal notes and some leeks. Elegant, tart, slightly juicy red currant fruit on the palate, light acid bite, youthful but also slightly blunt tannins, sandy and astringent, light earthy and mineral notes, fairly persistent, slightly brittle on an otherwise attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.081/10

82
(2010-05-10)

2008, Salento IGT, Malvasia, Donna Lisa, to about 20.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Candied yellow fruit on the nose, dried floral traces, smoky and roasted notes, spicy oak. Oak fairly prominent again on the palate, behind it elegant juicy, fairly cool fruit, elegant acidity, delicate vegetal notes, some more floral traces, sugar candy and some rubbery notes, good persistence and has some depth, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.039/10/2

85+
(2010-05-07)

2009, Salento IGT, Verdeca, Messapia®, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Very clear citrus and pomaceous fruit on the palate, elegant herbaceous notes and a hint of pepper. Light-bodied and lively on the palate, slightly spicy elegant fruit, very elegant, refreshing acidity, delicate carbon dioxide, fairly good grip, not particularly deep, uncomplicated style, very harmonious and pleasant to drink, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.336/09

84
(2010-05-07)

2007, Puglia IGT, Moscato, Dolce, Pierale®
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Quite a fresh nose with melissa, partly candied and partly preserved citrus fruit and stone fruit. Clear, sweet fruit on the palate, polished and straightforward, light spice, elegant acidity, vegetal traces and some floral notes, not particularly deep, attractive to good finish.

0.5 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.273/08

85
(2008-12-16)

Salice Salentino DOC, Brut, "Donna Lisetta" Rosé
Spumante, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Clean nose, slightly artificial light red berries, light earthy and spicy notes. Medium-bodied, slightly bitter-sweet preserved red berry fruit on the palate, herbaceous notes, has some backbone, moderate mousse, has its own character and shows its origins, acceptable to attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.8.24

84
(2008-12-16)

Salice Salentino DOC, Brut, Don Piero
Spumante, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Muted apple nose, light spicy and yeasty notes, nutty with earthy and herbaceous notes. Straightforward style, compact apple and red berry fruit on the palate, slightly bitter earthy notes, herbaceous notes in the background, clean, individualistic and fairly complex, also refreshing and approachable, moderate, fairly fine frothy mousse, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.8.21

85
(2008-12-16)

2007, Salice Salentino DOC, Ursi
Frizzante, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Fairly shy nose with dried yellow fruit, Delicately sweetish, fairly prominent, partly preserved and partly dried yellow fruit on the palate, spicy notes, firm and compact, integrated acidity provides backbone, moderate mousse, slightly rustic style, has some substance, very light tannic touch on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.210/08

83
(2008-12-15)

2005, Cupertino DOC
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved mixed berries on the nose, cherries and plums, floral traces. Clear, elegant and juicy fruit, straightforward style, fairly moderate tannins, fairly persistent, very harmonious, delicate hint of chocolate in the background, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.256/08

85
(2008-12-09)

2005, Salice Salentino DOC, Maiana
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Cool nose, preserved black berries, some red berries and cherries, floral traces. Cool on the palate, straightforward, elegant and juicy, predominantly dark fruit, slightly tart, very light spicy oak, fairly fine tannins, fairly persistent, not particularly deep, but harmonious, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.256/08/2

84
(2008-12-09)

2007, Salento IGT, Negroamaro-Malvasia Nera, Il Medaglione®
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved black berries, red berries and plums on the nose, spicy with sweetish roasted notes. Fairly light-bodied on the palate, more black and red fruit, light roasted notes, fairly mature tannins, relatively cool style, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.275/08

82
(2008-12-09)

2007, Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Villa Santera®
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved mixed berries and cherries on the nose, delicate herbaceous notes, sugar candy, roasted notes. Roasted notes and chocolate on the palate, straightforward fruit, quite fine tannins, prominent cocoa, full-bodied, noticeable alcohol, but well balanced by elegant acidity, fruity finish with roasted notes.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # LdC-L.261/08

84
(2008-12-09)

2006, Salento IGT, Negroamaro, Elo Veni
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Fairly cool nose, preserved cherries and mixed berries, light vegetal notes and floral traces. Slightly sweetish fruit on the palate, clear, elegant and juicy, vegetal notes, integrated tannins, not particularly deep, but meticulously made and quite harmonious, lsightly persistent, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.291/08

84
(2008-12-09)

2007, Salento IGT, Aleatico di Puglia, Dolce, Negrino®
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Fairly cool nose, preserved black berries and some cherries, floral notes. Clear, sweet fruit on the palate, polished, elegant and juicy, light vegetal notes, fine, slightly sandy tannins, fairly persistent, not particularly deep, but pleasant to drink, good finish.

0.5 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.274/08

85
(2008-12-09)

Salice Salentino DOC, Brut, "Donna Lisetta" Rosé, to about 10.00 €
Spumante, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Partly dried red berries and apples on the nose, delicate yeasty notes. Light-bodied with delicate fruit, more apples and some red berries on the palate, vegetal notes, very fine mousse, not particularly deep, but pleasant to drink, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.8.07

82
(2008-07-18)

2007, Salento IGT, Five Roses, to about 10.00 €
Rosé wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Crisp cherries and red berries on the nose, vegetal as well as smoky and herbaceous notes. Slightly muted tart red berry fruit on the palate, light earthy notes, some candied sour cherries, robust wine, integrated acidity, very light tannic touch on an acceptable to attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # LdC-L.113/08

81
(2008-07-18)

2007, Salice Salentino DOC, Maiana, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Cool nose, citrus and pomaceous fruit, vegetal notes. Light-bodied with delicate fruit on the palate, elegant acidity, vegetal notes, very harmonious, quite refreshing, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.106/08/1

83
(2008-07-09)

2007, Locorotondo DOC, to about 5.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Pomaceous fruit on the nose, delicate melon and citrus fruit, herbaceous notes. Light-bodied on the palate with delicate fruit, spicy vegetal notes, very elegant acidity, uncomplicated and harmonious, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.080/08/2

80
(2008-07-09)

2007, Salice Salentino DOC, Chardonnay, Donna Lisa
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Ripe, partly candied citrus fruit on the nose, honeydew melon, apples and some stone fruit, light roasted notes, spicy oak, Clear and elegantly juicy on the palate, integrated oak, very elegant, lively acidity, fairly cool style, persistent, fairly deep, herbaceous and mineral notes, refreshing, excellent balance, quite a long finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.112/08

87
(2008-07-09)

2007, Salento IGT, Chardonnay, Imago®, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Melon fruit and some mealy apples on the nose, very delicate peppery and mineral notes. Very clear fruit, elegant and juicy, more spicy vegetal notes, mineral notes in the background, very elegant acidity, good persistence, harmonious and very refreshing, elegant fruit on a slightly spicy finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.053/08

85
(2008-07-09)

2007, Salento IGT, Sauvignon, Vigna Case Alte®, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Tart nose, herbs and spices, green berries, apples and pears. Clear, straightforward style, more prominent herbs and spices on the palate, touch of sage, elegant acidity, dry, spicy vegetal notes on the finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.050/08

83
(2008-07-09)

2007, Salento IGT, Verdeca, Messapia®, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Medium intense nose, pomaceous fruit and citrus fruit, hint of peaches, spicy vegetal notes. Clear, cool, straightforward style, herbs and spices on the palate, lively acidity, very light tannic touch, good persistence, mineral notes, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.108/08

85
(2008-07-09)

2003, Salice Salentino DOC, Riserva, Donna Lisa
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved black berries and plums on the nose, light onion smell, prominent smoky and roasted oak, light oxidative note. Prominent oak on the palate, fairly cool fruit, vegetal notes, dusty tannins, slightly astringent, not particularly deep, acceptable to attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # LdC-L.334/07

82
(2008-02-04)

2003, Salento IGT, Illemos, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Red and black berr5ies on the nose, plums and cherries, sweetish herbaceous notes, smoky and light roasted notes. Elegant and juicy fruit on the palate, dark and quite cool, smoky and roasted oak with some sooty notes, quite fine but also slioghtly astringent tannins, slightly rough on the palate, not a lot of real depth, noticeable alcohol, elegant juicy notes on the finish, but also astringent oak and sooty notes.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # LdC-L.312/07/1

86
(2008-02-04)

2005, Salento IGT, Primitivo, Villa Larena®, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Partly dried and preserved red berries on the nose, quite spicy with provencale herbs, malted notes and some licorice. Preserved plums and red berries on the palate, soft, some oak with fine dusty, slightly astringent tannins, prominent herbaceous notes, light sooty notes, not particularly deep, astringent with noticeable alcohol on an otherwise attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # LdC-L.324/07/1

82
(2008-02-04)

2004, Salento IGT, Negroamaro, Elo Veni
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Fairly cool nose, ripe red and black berries, candied nuts and delicate roasted notes. Clear and juicy on the palate, some more light roasted notes and candied nuts, quite fine tannins, mineral traces, not particularly deep, but harmonious and very pleasant to drink, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.256/07

83
(2008-02-04)

2005, Salento IGT, Aleatico di Puglia, Dolce, Negrino, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Slightly jammy red berries on the nose, vegetal notes, herbs and spices. Sweet fruit on the palate, vegetal notes and some old oak, slightly dusty, but predominantly mature tannins, medium persistence, not particularly deep, attractive to good finish.

0.5 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.285/07

84
(2008-02-04)

2006, Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Primitivo, Villa Santera
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved cherries and plums on the nose, sweetish spicy oak and some oxidative traces. Slightly juicy on the palate, spicy oak, slightly astringent tannins, noticeable alcohol and very creamy, but not a lot of real depth, fairly warm style, sweetish herbaceous notes in the background, cocoa and milk chocolate, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # LdC-L.107505

81
(2008-02-04)

2004, Salento IGT, Negroamaro-Cabernet Sauvignon, Messere Andrea, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved black berries and some red berries on the nose, sweet and tart spice, light herbaceous trace, light roasted notes. Quite juicy fruit on the palate, noticeable acid bite and good substance, prominent roasted and smoky oak, dusty and slightly astringent tannins, herbs and spices, good persistence, full-bodied, some more oak and slightly astringent on an otherwise good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # LdC-L.107506

84
(2008-02-04)

2004, Salice Salentino DOC, Negroamaro-Malvasia Nera, Riserva, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved red berries and light cherries on the nose, sweetish and spicy new oak. Elegant juicy fruit on the palate, red and black berries and some more cherries, roasted and smoky notes, sweetish spicy oak, slightly dusty and slightly astringent tannins, herbaceous and mineral traces, fairly cool style, again rather oaky and astringent on the finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # LdC-L.107508

84
(2008-02-04)

Salice Salentino DOC, Ursi, to about 5.00 €
Frizzante, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Apples on the nose, spicy yeasty notes. Light bodied, dry, more spicy yeasty notes, good presence on the palate, delicate vegetal notes, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 11.5%, # LdC-L.008/07

82
(2007-08-02)

Salice Salentino DOC, Brut, "Donna Lisetta" Rosé, to about 10.00 €
Spumante, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Partly dried apples and red berries on the nose, delicate yeasty notes. Very clear on the palate with elegant fruit, delicate yeasty notes, very fine, almost silky mousse, good persistence, delicately spicy vegetal notes, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.7.07

85
(2007-07-27)

Salice Salentino DOC, Brut, Don Piero, to about 10.00 €
Spumante, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Apples and honeydew melon on the nose. Delicately juicy with limes and pomaceous fruit, very fine mousse, delicate tart notes on the palate, light vegetal notes, good persistence, slightly astringent on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.6.31

82
(2007-07-27)

2006, Salento IGT, Five Roses, to about 10.00 €
Rosé wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Fairly cool red berry nose with light medicinal notes. Red berry fruit on the palate, light earthy notes, again fairly cool, integrated acidity, shows some persistence, medium-bodied and firm, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # LdC-L.113/07

81
(2007-07-24)

2006, Salento IGT, Five Roses Anniversario, to about 15.00 €
Rosé wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Red berry nose, light smoky notes. Sweetish and tart, slightly candied berry fruit, quite full-bodied, some tannin and alcohol, also light mineral traces, slightly rough on an otherwise attractive finish. Still quite youthful.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # LdC-L.152/07/1

81
(2007-07-24)

2004, Cupertino DOC, to about 5.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Clear nose, mixed berries and cherries, light spicy notes. Clear again on the palate, deilcately fruity, straightforward style, light vegetal as well as roasted notes,integrated tannins, not particularly deep, but well balanced, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.135/07

82
(2007-07-02)

2002, Salento IGT, Illemos®, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved and partly dried cherries on the nose, plums and mixed berrites, chocolate notes and caramel, spicy, roasted notes. Juicy on the palate, spicy oak, more chocolate and dark caramel,,, vewgetal notes, slightly rough, astringent tannins, full-bodied, good persistence, not particularly deep, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # LdC-L.138/07

85
(2007-07-02)

2002, Salice Salentino DOC, Riserva, Donna Lisa
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved cherries, red and black berries on the nose, chocolate and some mineral traces, spicy oak, light smoky notes and a hint of tar. Quite juicy on the palate, fairly cool fruit and prominent dark roasted oak, quite fine tannins, although slightly astringent, dark chocolate, medium concentration and body, not particularly deep, well made, but slightly dominated by oak, quite a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # LdC-L.138/07/1

85
(2007-07-02)

2005, Salento IGT, Primitivo, Villa Larena®, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Mixed berries and partly dried plums on the nose, light hint of dried herbs and spices. Preserved and partly dried red and black fruit on the palate, smoky notes and old oak, slightly astringent tannins, slightly rustic style, leatehry notes, smoky on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # LdC-L.092/07

82
(2007-07-02)

2005, Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Primitivo, Villa Santera®, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Mixed berries, cherries and plums on the nose, delicate herbaceous notes. Quite juicy on the palate, slightly spicy, full-bodied and very creamy, chocolate, quite fine tannins, only slightly astringent, not particularly deep, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # LdC-L.142/07

86
(2007-07-02)

2005, Salento IGT, Il Medaglione®, to about 5.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved cherries on the nose, elegant spicy notes, dates and mixed berries with delicate floral traces. Clear, straightforward style, light vegetal notes, hint of roasted notes, fine tannins, delicate chocolate notes on the palate, not particularly deep, but pleasant to drink, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.136/07

82
(2007-07-02)

2005, Salice Salentino DOC, Maiana, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Youthful nose with preserved cherries and mixed berries, delicate floral notes. Quite firm on the palate, elegantly juicy, fine tannins, delicate, tart spicy notes, good presence, mienral traces, quite a refreshing style, not particularly deep, but harmonious, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.135/07/1

84
(2007-07-02)

2003, Salento IGT, Negroamaro, Elo Veni, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved red berries nad cherries on the nose, vanilla, sweetish spicy oak. More spicy oak on the palate, slightly subdued fruit, slightly astringent tannins, lacks real depth or substance, but still quite well made, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.122/07

82
(2007-07-02)

2003, Salice Salentino DOC, Riserva, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Preserved red berries, some black berries and amarena cherries on the nose, sweetish herbaceous notes. Fruity on the palate, oak, hint of astringent tannins, medium body, not particularly deep, but well balanced, spicy, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # LdC-L.157/07

84
(2007-07-02)

2006, Locorotondo DOC, to about 5.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Fairly shy noise, candied Mediterranean fruit, herbaceous notes. Fairly uncomplicated style, moderate, integrated acidity, some Mediterranean fruit, more herbaceous notes, quite charming, but does not have a lot of substance, light tannic touch on an attractive finish. Good partner with food.

0.75 Liter, 11.5%, # LdC-L.033/07

81
(2007-06-25)

2006, Salice Salentino DOC, Chardonnay, Donna Lisa, to about 25.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Yellow fruit on a delicately spicy nose, oak, light coconut, some nutty and herbaceous notes. Uncomplicated style, light vanilla notes and some citrus, hint of sweetish apple fruit, moderate acidity, noticeable, but quite well integrated oak, moderate acidity, not a lot of substance or finesse, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.124/07

82
(2007-06-25)

2006, Salice Salentino DOC, Chardonnay, Imago, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Apples and yellow fruit on the nose, herbaceous, light mineral and roasted notes. Slightly sweetish, creamy fruit on the palate, preserved yellow apples, some melon, herbaceous notes, integrated, polished acidity provides backbone, slightly earthy mineral notes, has some substance, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.143/07

84
(2007-06-25)

2006, Salento IGT, Sauvignon, Vigna Case Alte®, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Spicy nose with leeks, sweet basil, caraway seed, some peppers and a light touch of elderberry. Vegetal and herbaceous notes on the palate, medium-bodied, quite gentle fruit, some apple, melon and spicy components, spring onions and fairly sharp herbs, some peppers, integrated acidity, judicious use of oak, has some substance, sjows its origins, light tannic touch on a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # LdC-L.043/07

85
(2007-06-25)

2006, Salento IGT, Verdeca, Messapia®, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Orange zest and dried Mediterranean fruit on the nose, herbs, delicate mineral notes. Harmonious and quite soft on the palate, slightly bitter, some preserved Mediterranean fruit with a touch of citrus and some cooked apples, moderate acidity, quite charming, shows its origins, not particularly deep, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # LdC-L.150/07

84
(2007-06-25)

2006, Puglia IGT, Moscato, Dolce, Pierale®, to about 15.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Slightly artificial, perfumed nose, tea leaves and some rosepetals, muscat nose reminiscent of Traminer. Harmonious and well balanced on the palate, residual sugar and almost crips acidity, notes of citrus and some cloves, muscat, bitter orange and some rose liqueur, not particularly deep, but has some substance, not overpowering or clumsy, good finish.

0.5 Liter, 12%, # LdC157576

86
(2007-06-25)

2006, Salice Salentino DOC, Chardonnay, Maiana, to about 10.00 €
White wine, Apulia, Leone de Castris

Fresh, cool nose, some yellow fruit, nuts and light herbaceous notes. Muted fruit with some green apples, fairly tart Mediterranean fruit, light herbaceous notes on the palate, moderate, integrated acidity, light bitter touch, fairly uncomplicated style, very slightly astringent on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 11.5%, # LdC-L.149/07/1

81
(2007-06-25)

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