Cantina Fiorentino is a quality focussed producer in the Salento area of Puglia. In 2016 Cantina Fiorentino acquired Luigi Vallone’s historic Valle Dell’Asso winery. Today the estate focusses on Negroamaro and Primitivo.
“Deep colour, with fragrances of strawberry, orange rind and fresh cherry. Palate is chunky and dry, with balanced gentle acidity. It finishes with delicate citrus and berry notes, moderate length and the giant grip of grainy tannins.”
“Ripe nose of cherry fruit, potpourri, clove, some smoke and vanilla. Elegant mouthfeel, some notes of dried berry fruit, violets, with moderate depth, tannin and acidity. Good quality organic wine with admirable length and complexity.”
“Rather luscious aromas of inky black fruit compote. Waves of morello cherry and dried flowers lap up against each other. The earthy tones so characteristic of Primitivo are present, but engulfed in the sweet vanilla impact of 12 months in barrel. Beautiful depth and weight on the palate, delivering notes of chocolate, cloves and tobacco. A ripe, heavy wine with a strong note of alcohol on the finish. Will be interesting to watch this develop.”
