Varvaglione 1921 Collezione Privata Cosimo Varvaglione - Vigne Storiche Negroamaro del Salento IGP 2020 -STOCKTAKE- glaetzer-dixon On the nose the first

On the nose the first impression that arises is that of cherry

exploring the relationship between texture and Riesling acid structure

This is sourced solely from what Navazos refer to as a “prestigious distillery in Scotland” (hence the “overseas”)—we don't know the exact distillery and perhaps never will

Graceful and complex

A certain herbal spice and minerality round off the wine

Varvaglione 1921 Collezione Privata Cosimo Varvaglione - Vigne Storiche Negroamaro del Salento IGP 2020 -STOCKTAKE- glaetzer-dixon On the nose the firstThe Cosimo Collezione Privata Negroamaro del Salento from Varvaglione, in Puglia, displays a deep purple red color, transitioning to garnet red. When swirled, this red wine reveals a remarkable density and fullness, which can be seen in the crystalline edges. The nose of this Apulian red wine delights with notes of blackberry, black cherry, mulberry, and plum. If we continue exploring the aromas, the oak adds gingerbread spice, toasted barrique, and