Description
Wine type: Red
Grape: Negroamaro
Appellation: Salento IGP
Vine training: Old Alberello (bush-vines)
Vines per ha: 4.500
Production area: Contrada di Monte la Conca, between San Marzano
and Francavilla Fontana (BR), Salento, Puglia. The climate is
characterised by high temperatures all year round, with very little
rainfall and a wide temperature range between night and day, which
has a positive influence on the quality of the grapes
Soil: Loam, finely textured and rich in iron oxides that give the topsoil
the distinctive red hue. Calcareous subsoil (limestone) with few
emerging rocks
Harvest: Last week of September
Vinification: Hand-harvest of slightly overripe grapes. Destemming
and crushing followed by cold soak maceration at 8°C for about 24-
48 hours. Thermo-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation
for about 10 days with autochthonous yeasts at 24-26°C. Final
drawing off with soft pressing machines
Ageing: Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and then in
French and Caucasian oak barrels for 12 months
Tasting notes: Very deep purple red; wide and complex to the nose,
with notes of spices, soft fruit and cherry jam. A full-bodied wine, soft
and balanced, rich in fine tannins, with a pleasant long lasting finish
Best served with: Savoury first courses, red meats, game and aged
cheese.
Serving temperature: 18°C
