This wine shows a deep ruby color with purple highlights. The nose is clean and expressive, offering black cherry, plum, and blackberry, along with notes of dried herbs, spice, and a light earthy undertone. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied with moderate acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. The fruit is ripe but balanced, supported by subtle notes of clove and black pepper. The finish is dry, persistent, and lightly savory.
Wine Notes: The big vineyard of Negroamaro, located next to Masseria Li Veli, surrounded by a perimeter of giant pine trees, is just beside a forest called “Passamante." The reason for this name is that in the past, people who wanted to “have a tumble in the hay” with their lover, especially if not allowed, used to pass by this grove. As a consequence, this started to be considered The Forest of Lovers and took on this name from the words “Pass” (to pass) and “Amante” (lover)… The peculiar scent of the vegetation in this maquis is perfectly in harmony with the organoleptic properties of the wine.
