Production area
Salento, Puglia. The vineyards are located about 100 metres above sea level, the annual temperatures are high on average and rainfall is low. The soil is shallow, with a medium mixture of clay and a good presence of rock fragments.
| Appellation | Salento IGP |
|---|---|
| Type | Red |
| Grape Variety | Negroamaro |
| Cultivation | Espalier, 4,500 vines per hectare |
| Harvest | Second and third week of September |
| Serving temperature | 16-18°C |
Temperature-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation for about 10 days with selected yeasts
Ageing: In steel
Purple red with black-purple highlights, intense and persistent bouquet, fruity with hints of blackcurrants and berries, faint notes of thyme. The palate is full-bodied, velvety and harmonious, with a long, savoury finish.
Robust first and second courses, meats in general and mature cheeses