2018 Botromagno -Pier delle Vigne Murgia Rosso IGT (750ml)

The 2018 Botromagno Pier delle Vigne Murgia Rosso IGT presents a balanced, food-friendly structure tailored to consistent pour quality, delivered in a standard 750ml format. Produced in a vintage known for retaining natural acidity while allowing full phenolic ripeness, this bottling highlights deliberate vineyard selection and restrained cellar handling.

Tasting Notes

The wine shows a deep crimson core with lighter ruby reflections at the margin. The bouquet unfolds with dark plum, blackberry compote, and violet blossom, layered over secondary layers of tobacco leaf, damp earth, and a touch of cracked pepper. On the palate, medium weight meets energetic acid, supported by grippy but polished tannins. Flavors of sour cherry, graphite, and fennel seed carry through to a dry, herb-led finish that lingers steadily.

Suggested Food Pairings

• Orecchiette con cime di rapa or rich tomato-based pasta dishes
• Herb-crusted rack of lamb or slow-braised beef cheek
• Aged Pecorino, aged Parmigiano, or semi-hard goat cheese

Carried under the Murgia Rosso IGT designation, this release meets regional benchmarks for clarity, aromatic persistence, and structural harmony. Service temperature ranges from fifty-eight to sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit; pour into a wide bowl twenty minutes before drinking to soften the tannic frame. Keep sealed and stored at fifty-four to fifty-eight degrees Fahrenheit in darkness, where the wine will remain stable for four to six additional years.