Wines Salice Salentino Cantine Due Palme - Sed8 Sedotto

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Cantine Due Palme Sed8 Sedotto is a non-vintage red wine originating from Salice Salentino DOC in the Apulia (Puglia) region of southern Italy. Crafted from the region’s traditional grapes, the blend is likely composed predominantly of Negroamaro, complemented perhaps by Malvasia Nera, which lend structure, depth and aromatic richness to the final cuvée. The vinification preserves the intense fruit character and the concentrated style typical of Apulian reds, perhaps with brief maturation in stainless steel or large old oak to maintain freshness and ripe tannins.

The Salice Salentino DOC is one of Puglia’s most celebrated appellations, situated on the sun-drenched Salento peninsula nestled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. This region enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate with abundant sunshine, hot summers, and mild winters, enabling the red grape varieties to reach optimal ripeness and yields. The soils are typically limestone-based with areas of iron-rich clay, conferring a balance between power and finesse to the local wines. Puglia itself boasts a rich viticultural history that stretches back to ancient Greek and Roman times, and today it is renowned for generous, fruit-forward reds that ally intensity with approachability.

Pairing Sed8 Sedotto with food, its expressive dark fruit, moderate tannins and lively acidity will make it an excellent companion for hearty Italian fare. It shines next to traditional Apulian dishes such as orecchiette with ragù, grilled lamb with herbs, or a rustic parmigiana di melanzane (aubergine parmigiana). The wine’s robust character also suits wood-fired pizza with cured meats, mature cheeses like Pecorino or Caciocavallo, or roasted vegetable tarts.

For optimal enjoyment, serve Cantine Due Palme Sed8 Sedotto at 16-18°C. This temperature allows the wine’s aromatic profile and supple structure to reveal themselves fully without emphasising alcohol or diminishing freshness. Consider decanting if consumed young, in order to best showcase its expressive southern Italian character.