Amano
Botromagno
Gravina
Promessa
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Botromagno 2001 Gravina is an elegant wine
from Apulia made with
60% Greco and 40% Malvasia.
I fell in love with this wine. This crisp, refreshing white wine can be described in
terms of flowers, gardenias to be exact. This wine is an elegant change of pace.
Not only is it very graceful with its flavors of white flowers, but it also has wonderful structure, with
acidity, perfect for food.
Retail price is $9. Tasted May 30, 2003. We give this wine two  .
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Amano Apulia Primativo 2001
Amano means "hand made," which hints at the quality of this affordable wine.
There is dried flowers on the nose.
The palate is spicy, with tobacco, clove, and dried herbs.
The fruit is plum and blackberries and the finish is very smooth, with a touch of black peppery tannins.
The acidity makes this the perfect wine for pizza.
Having a dinner party on a budget?
Amano Primativo is the perfect wine to please the crowd.
Retail price $9. Tasted September 8, 2003. Price and quality earn this wine two .
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Promessa Rosso Salento 2002
is a contribution by well known oenologist Mark Shannon of Amano Primativo fame.
This is a blend of 85% Negroamaro and 15% Primitivo.
This very spicy, rich wine has notes of plum, violets, anise, tobacco, and licorice.
The tannins compliment the spicy nature of the wine.
Retail price $9. Tasted September 8, 2003. Price and quality earn this wine one  .
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Promessa Negroamaro 2002
is made from a native grape to the Apulia region.
The flavors on are light and fruity, with notes of roasted nuts and spices, plums, and cherries.
A touch of structure with a smooth finish.
A great inexpensive bottle of wine from old vines and low yield vineyards.
Retail price $9. Tasted September 8, 2003. A great everyday wine earning two .
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