Description

PRODUCER:
In 1962, nineteen vine growers from San Marzano combined their efforts to establish “Cantine San Marzano”. Over the years, the cooperative has grown significantly and now comprises over 1200 vine growers. They are now one of the most professional, forward-thinking companies in Southern Italy, with a reputation for producing great wines. Their production philosophy is simple but uncompromising; “passion” and “competence” are the bywords at the heart of their everyday activity.

VINEYARD:
Salice Salentino DOP comes from the Apulia region, which makes up the south-eastern corner of Italy. Located between two seas, the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian, the vineyards are situated on land where vines and olive trees flourish side by side. The vineyard’s soils and the Mediterranean terroir play a fundamental role in the production of the wines. The climate is extreme, with droughts, frosts and the sirocco winds, all providing challenges to the talented winemakers. The vines are grown in soils that are mainly composed of reddish clay. The harvest takes place in the second half of September, once the grapes have reached the optimal level of maturity.

WINEMAKING:
The grapes were harvested during the second half of September. The must underwent a temperature-controlled maceration for approximately 10 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts. The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks, preserving the purity of fruit in the blend.

TASTING NOTE:
An intense bouquet of cherry, savoury plum and spicy notes combined with an attractive hint of Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied and warm, with a generous flavour and a pleasantly fresh finish.

GRAPES:
Malvasia Nera 15%, Negroamaro 85%.