The 2006 Salento (Negroamaro, Primitivo) is an incredibly appealing red loaded with dark wild cherries, raspberries, sweet herbs and spices. Made in a soft-textured, generous style, it offers incredible quality for the money. It is perhaps a little rounder than the estate’s Primitivo. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. I was delighted to discover the wines of Perrini, a small family-owned estate in Apulia. Perrini pursues organic farming. The wines offer notable purity of expression. Importer: Louis/Dressner Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 334-8191