Descripción
Wine category:
Protected Geographical Indication.
Colour:
Red.
Vine variety:
Malvasia Nera from Brindisi.
Vines per ha:
4500.
Production area:
San Marzano, Salento, Puglia. The area is about 100 meters above sea level, with high average temperatures and medium-low rainfall. The soft soil layer is clayey and quite thin, with a good presence of rocks.
Harvest period:
Second half of September.
Vinification:
Thermo-controlled maceration for about 10 days, followed by the alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts.
Ageing:
In French oak barrels for 6 months.
Ageing potential:
A wine that preserves its organoleptic characteristics for 5 years.
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 meat, roasted meat with rich sauces, average mature cheese.
Serving temperature:
About 16-18°C.