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 Salento red Typical Geographic Indication Type of wine dry red Vineyards in the areas around Sannicola, Alezio, Parabita, Campi Salentino, Veglie Grapes Negroamaro 90% and Malvasia Nera Leccese 10% Maturation on the estate: 2-3 years depending on the vintage 6-12 months in large casks and 12 mounths in the bottle Ageing c/o consumer: at least 5 years; even 10 years for the best vintages Alcohol 13% Colour ruby red with garnet reflections Bouquet generous, persistent bouquet recalling woodlands, hazel nuts and peaches Palate dry, well-structured and harmonious, with pleasant and persistent bitter after-taste Serving 18° C, pull the cork at least 15 minutes before serving Accompaniments red meat, game-birds, firm and seasoned cheese Name the name of an ancient people from Campana who settled hereabouts in 1200. It is also a sailor's term, used for genertions for navigation charts indicating ports and quays |
