Li Veli Pezzo Morgana Riserva Salice Salentino is a rich, highly expressive red wine produced in the sun-drenched Salento peninsula of Puglia, Southern Italy. Crafted by the Falvo family at the historic Masseria Li Veli estate, this Riserva bottling represents a refined interpretation of the iconic Salice Salentino appellation. Made primarily from ancient Negroamaro vines, it captures the warm, Mediterranean generosity and smooth, savoury intensity of the region.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its luscious dark fruit character, velvety mouthfeel, and supple spice profile. Sourced from the estate's Pezzo Morgana vineyard, where traditional albarello bush vines thrive in limestone-rich soils, the fruit undergoes careful extended oak ageing. The result is a beautifully balanced Riserva that marries the bold, sunny warmth of Southern Italy with impressive structure, elegance, and age-worthy complexity.

Vineyard & Production

The grapes are hand-harvested from the Pezzo Morgana vineyard, where the vines are trained using the classic geometric alberello system. The grapes are crushed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, undergoing extended skin contact to extract rich color, flavour, and smooth tannins. Following fermentation, the wine matures for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels and large casks, followed by additional bottle resting to allow the spices, fruit, and tannins to harmonize prior to release.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby-red colour with dark garnet reflections. The nose is intense and enticing, bursting with aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum, and black cherry, layered with sweet tobacco, dark chocolate, clove, and a touch of Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it is full-bodied, warm, and smooth, showcasing rich dark fruit balanced by fresh acidity and round, polished tannins. The finish is long, dry, and pleasingly savoury, with lingering notes of cocoa and black pepper.

Perfect Pairings

With its generous body and savoury spice, this Salice Salentino Riserva is an ideal match for robust Italian dishes and hearty meats. It pairs magnificently with slow-cooked beef ragù, braised pork neck, roasted lamb chops with rosemary, and meat-stuffed pasta dishes. It is also a fantastic match for cured meats, grilled sausages, and aged sheep's milk cheeses such as Pecorino Pugliese.

Grape Varieties

90% Negroamaro, 10% Malvasia Nera

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