The 2015 Cantina Sociale Copertino Riserva is a wonderful reminder of why Puglia is a true Italian wine treasure. Value-Driven Producer, Cantina Sociale Copertino, a collaboration of small producers dedicated to preserving the traditions of the Riserva region. Famous for preserving what Puglia does best: bold, with lots of character, fragrant reds. This wine is produced primarily from Negroamaro, along with other local varieties. This wine is aged to perfection, It provides a seamless balance of perfection and elegance. The nose opens with notes of ripe black cherry, plum and dried fig. Accented with leather tobacco and Mediterranean herbs with a touch of spice. Aging gives the wine a beautifully mellow flavor, perfect for the upcoming holyday celebration. At the same time, it maintains the bright freshness that makes the wine come alive. Copertino Riserva is incredibly diverse. This wine feels like it has a place on the table. It offers a true taste of Puglia at an unbeatable price. For lovers of rich, soulful red wines, the 2015 Cantina Sociale Copertino Riserva offers great quality and depth. At the same time, it celebrates the spirit of cooperation that helps keep Puglia's winemaking heritage alive, which can be stored at the most affordable, accessible and delicious prices.
2015 Cantina Sociale Copertino Riserva
The Cantina Sociale Copertino is one of the great cooperative success stories and a legend of value. Based in the heel of Italy, in Salento, this collaboration of small growers is dedicated to preserving the traditions of Puglia and makes the famous Copertino Riserva, a Negroamaro-based red often released with significant bottle age.
While many Puglian producers chase jammy, high-alcohol styles, the Copertino Riserva stays rustic, earthy and savory, with notes of leather, dried fig and tar. It is an unpretentious, authentic glimpse of Salento winemaking’s past.
The 2015 Riserva, mostly Negroamaro with other local varieties, shows what age brings: ripe black cherry, plum and dried fig, leather, tobacco, Mediterranean herbs and spice. The time in bottle has mellowed it while keeping a bright freshness, and it offers remarkable complexity and character for a very modest price.