Lupo Meraviglia Tre di Tre Rosso

Lupo Meraviglia Tre di Tre Rosso is a 750ml, 14% ABV red blend from Puglia, Italy, combining Negroamaro, Aglianico, and Primitivo grapes. Scored 99 points by Italian wine critic Luca Maroni, this Salento-born wine has collected Gold medals at both Mundus Vini and the Berlin Wine Trophy across multiple vintages.

Quick Facts: ABV: 14%  |  Origin: Salento, Puglia, Italy  |  Red Blend (Negroamaro, Aglianico, Primitivo)  |  Producer: Lupo Meraviglia

Production & Heritage

Lupo Meraviglia produces the Tre di Tre Rosso in Puglia's Salento peninsula, a sun-drenched region in southern Italy long associated with bold, fruit-driven reds. The wine is made using the "Salasso" (bleeding) technique, in which 20–30% of the juice is bled off early in fermentation, concentrating the remaining must for deeper color, more intense aromatics, and greater extraction from the skins. After primary fermentation and malolactic conversion, the wine spends six months maturing in large-format Slavonian oak casks of 25–50 hectoliters, which add subtle structure without overwhelming the fruit character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with ripe black cherry and blackberry, layered with purple flower notes and red fruit jam. Beneath that primary wave, hints of vanilla, tobacco, and a faintly bitter amaro-like herbal quality emerge from the oak aging.

Taste: The entry is plush and immediately fruit-forward, delivering blueberry and cassis across the front palate. At mid-palate, exotic spice notes and savory tones of smoked game build complexity. The overall mouthfeel is juicy with impressive concentration — a direct result of the Salasso technique — and the tannins are remarkably silky for a wine of this density.

Finish: Long and persistent, with firm but pleasant tannins framing lingering dark fruit and a trace of warm spice. The structural backbone keeps the finish from fading quickly, leaving a savory, slightly smoky impression.

How to Drink Tre di Tre Rosso

This wine is best served at 16–18°C (60–64°F) and benefits from 20–30 minutes of breathing time in a large-bowled glass. Its concentration and depth reward patient sipping on its own, though it also stands up beautifully to food. For a wine-based cocktail approach, it works in a Sangria Roja where its bold fruit and spice anchor citrus and brandy additions; a Kalimotxo, the Basque cola-and-red-wine combination, where its tannic backbone provides balance; or a Red Wine Spritz with sparkling water and a slice of blood orange for a lighter warm-weather serve.

Best For

• Pairing with a slow-cooked Italian Sunday supper — braised meats, ragu, or roasted lamb
• Gifting to a red wine enthusiast who appreciates southern Italian varietals
• Anchoring a wine tasting flight showcasing Puglia's native grapes
• A hearty dinner party centerpiece during cooler months

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tre di Tre Rosso taste like? It delivers concentrated dark fruit — black cherry, blueberry, cassis — with exotic spice, savory smoked-game undertones, and silky tannins. The overall impression is rich and full-bodied, with a long, structured finish.

How does Tre di Tre Rosso compare to Lupo Meraviglia Due di Due? Due di Due blends Negroamaro with Malvasia Nera and scored 97 points from Luca Maroni, making it slightly lighter and more aromatic in profile. Tre di Tre adds Aglianico and Primitivo to the Negroamaro base, resulting in a denser, more tannic wine with greater aging potential.

Is Tre di Tre Rosso good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — its concentrated fruit, layered complexity, and smooth tannins make it well-suited for drinking neat, especially after a brief decant to let the aromas fully open.

Where is Tre di Tre Rosso made? It is produced by Lupo Meraviglia in the Salento area of Puglia, the "heel" of Italy's boot, a region known for warm-climate viticulture and indigenous grape varieties like Negroamaro and Primitivo.

What foods pair well with Tre di Tre Rosso? Braised lamb shanks complement the wine's savory depth; aged pecorino cheese echoes its tannic structure; orecchiette with sausage ragu matches its Puglian roots; grilled portobello mushrooms highlight its earthy undertones; and dark chocolate with sea salt mirrors the wine's fruit intensity and spice.

What sizes does Tre di Tre Rosso come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle.

Is Tre di Tre Rosso worth the price? With a 99-point Luca Maroni score and multiple international Gold medals, Tre di Tre Rosso positions as a premium Puglia red that delivers concentration and complexity typically associated with wines at higher price tiers — strong value for serious red wine drinkers.

Why Tre di Tre Rosso?

The 99-point rating from Luca Maroni places Tre di Tre Rosso among the highest-scoring wines in Puglia's competitive red blend category. Its use of the Salasso bleeding technique is not merely a marketing detail — it materially concentrates the wine, producing a depth of color and intensity that standard maceration cannot match. Gold medals at Mundus Vini, Asia Wine Trophy, and the Berlin Wine Trophy confirm consistency across vintages. For anyone exploring what Puglia's native grapes can achieve when pushed to their fullest expression, this three-grape blend is a definitive statement.