Description
Wine type: Red
Grape: Malvasia Nera di Brindisi
Appellation: Salento IGP
Vine training: Espalier
Vines per ha: 4.500
Production area: San Marzano (TA), Salento, Puglia. The area is about
100 m above sea level, with high average temperatures and medium-low
rainfall
Soil: Clayey, thin and full of rocks
Harvest: Second half of September
Vinification: Thermo-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation
for about 10 days with selected yeasts
Ageing: In French oak barrels for 4 – 6 months
Tasting notes: Thick ruby red; intense and complex bouquet with notes
of red fruits and spices. A full-bodied wine with a pleasantly smooth
impact and a long ending
Best served with: Red and roasted meats with rich sauces, average
mature cheese
Serving temperature: 16-18°
