Denomionation: Negroamaro Rosato
Wine Classification: IGP SALENTO NEGROAMARO ROSATO (rosé).
Production Area: Leverano (Lecce)
Grape: Negroamaro 100%.
Alcohol by volume: 12,50% vol
Soil: alluvial origin soil with calcareous zones.
Yield: 9-10 tons of grapes for ha
Training method: “sapling” and spurred cordon
Vineyard density: 4500-5000 plants per ha
Vinification: after the harvest, very early in the morning, red grapes are de-stemmed and the must is left to soak in contact with the skins for 8-10 hours. After the extraction of the first juice, the alcoholic fermentation starts at a controlled temperature of 16-18 °C.
Ageing: to drink young
TASTING NOTES
Color: soft pink-rosé
Bouquet: intense and delicate with hints of strawberry, cherry and rose
Taste: freshness, elegance and persistence, well balanced by the alcohol content
Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
Pairing: vegetables, seafood and soup. It’s the ideal wine for summer dinner and aperol