Paolo Leo Salice Salento Riserva

Paolo LeoPuglia, Italy

Paolo Leo Salice Salento Riserva

£14.9575cl

Why you'll love it

A reserve blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera that's oak-aged for complexity. It offers bold, rich flavours and harmony.

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  • CountryItaly
  • RegionPuglia
  • GrapeMalvasia Nera, Negroamaro
  • StyleBig & full
  • Alcohol13.8%

What it tastes like

Deep ruby with notes of blackberries, black cherry, spice, cocoa and a hint of tobacco. Full-bodied with smooth, well‑judged tannins and a lingering spiced finish.

Light Full

Lovely with

  • BBQ meatsRibs · Burgers · Smoky brisket
  • Mature cheeseVintage Cheddar · Aged Gouda · Old Comté
  • PastaCarbonara · Pesto · Seafood linguine

Ideal with roast meats, hearty pasta dishes or mature cheeses.

The grapes

Malvasia Nera

Best known in Puglia

A red member of the Malvasia family from southern Italy. Soft, perfumed and fruity, with dark cherry and floral notes. Most often blended with Negroamaro in Puglia, where it adds aroma, roundness and a little extra charm to the wine.

Negroamaro

Best known in Puglia, Salento

Puglia's signature red grape, grown across the Salento peninsula. Dark, rich and slightly bitter, with black fruit, spice and earthy notes. It also makes some of southern Italy's best rosé, full of red fruit and gentle warmth.

Where it's from

Puglia

Italy

The heel of Italy's boot: hot, sunny and flanked by two seas. Primitivo and Negroamaro rule, giving rich, ripe, generous reds with plenty of spice, notably from Manduria and the Salento peninsula. Bold flavours, warm hearts and outstanding value. Made for the barbecue.

Puglia

Meet the producer

Paolo Leo

Puglia, Italy

Paolo Leo is a family estate in Salento, Puglia, now in its fifth generation. Love Wine stocks a Negroamaro, a Malvasia Nera, a Salento Riserva and an organic Primitivo made by appassimento, with grapes withered on the vine for about 12 days.

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The story behind it

From the Paolo Leo estate in Salento, this DOC Riserva spends a total of 18 months in oak and steel. It's made by a fifth-generation family balancing tradition with modern finesse.

If you like these, you'll love this: Perfect for fans of bold Southern Italian reds like Primitivo or warm, oak-spiced Mediterranean blends.

What customers say

Delivery & collection

Free delivery across Jersey on orders over £50 (£10 below that). We aim to deliver the next working day. Prefer to pick up? Choose click & collect at checkout.