The 2000 Salice Salentino Selvarossa Riserva is the most authoritative wine of the group, a rich ruby in color with big, intense and generously alcoholic aromas, concentrated flavors of plums, berries, tar, and chocolate on the palate, and much density and grip on the finish. Drink: 2005-2010. Importer: Selected Estates of Europe, Mamaroneck, NY; tel. (914) 698-7202

A showy, in-your-face red, with jammy fruit and a hint of dried herb. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit on the palate, firm tannins and a minerally finish. Needs a bit of time. Drink now. 6,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / South / Puglia / Salice Salentino Select to Add