The 2010 Salice Salentino is another attractive, entry-level offering from Rivera. Plums, sweet cherries, flowers, new leather and licorice flesh out in this supple, perfumed red. The 2010 is 90% Negroamaro and 10% Malvasia Nera. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Rivera is one of the great estates in Italy. The estate excels with their reds, which are not only gorgeous in absolute terms, but also exceedingly fairly priced. Under the direction of proprietor Sebastiano de Corato, Rivera makes wines that capture the exuberance that Puglia is capable of, while maintaining a gorgeous sense of structure. Readers who want to discover the wines of Puglia would do well to start with Rivera. Importer: Bedford International, Larchmont, NY; tel. (914) 833-2725

This herbaceous red features a core of crushed black cherry, charred herb and tobacco. A touch lifted, presenting a firm finish. Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. Drink now. 2,500 cases made, 750 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Italy / South / Puglia / Salice Salentino Select to Add