Salento I.G.P. Negroamaro  

Vineyard: Negroamaro 100% Vineyard age: 10-25 years old Training system: espallier Harvest time: mid September Avarage yield per hectare: 110 quintals (11.000 kilograms) Winemaking: thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation at 22-24°C (72-75°F) Aging: stainless steel and bottle Alcohol content: 13% Vol

TASTING NOTES Color: ruby red Bouquet:intense and complex, with elegant fruity notes (plum, blackberry, currant), mixed with those typically spicy (cinnamon, black pepper) Taste: warm, soft, properly tannic, persistent. Serving temperature: 16°-18° C (60-64 °F) Suggested pairings: cannelloni with meat sauce, tagliatelle with meatballs, spicy grilled cockerel, pork loin roast.