Name of Wine: Cardamone 2006

Producer: Luigi Reale of Azienda Agricola Reale Andrea

Summary: Rich, zesty red. Excellent all-round food wine. Very drinkable as an aperiftif

Alcohol: 13%

Location/appellation: Colli di Salerno IGT

Grape varieties: 70% Piedirosso (aka Per'E Palummo), 30% Tintore

Exposure: North and northwest

Altitude: 450 metres/1500 feet above sea level

Soil: Mixture of clay and volcanic soils

Vineyard Management & Training: Traditional Tramonti arbor. Vines range from 15 to 80 years old

Vinification: Ten months divided between stainless steel and tonneaux. Spends 7 months in bottle before release

Smells & Tastes: A rich, lively red with strong black-cherry note. Underlying, persistent notes of pepper and smokiness. Versatile food wine