Rosato 'Five Roses' Leone de Castris

Salento IGT • Puglia • Leone de Castris
Category
Rosé Wines
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Short maceration on the skins, cold settling and alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature
Aging
Some months in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Negroamaro 90%, Malvasia Nera 10%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Produced in Puglia, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. Its 12.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Negroamaro 90%, Malvasia Nera 10%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect vibrant red-fruit notes and a refreshing, food-friendly finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards sapling vines with an average age 35 years old, rooted in sandy soils. Vinification: short maceration on the skins, cold settling and alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine is aged some months in steel tanks. A wine showing the sun-drenched warmth typical of Puglia's Mediterranean climate.

Food Pairings

Artisanal Italian breads
Italian charcuterie boards
Authentic pasta dishes
Traditional Italian cuisine
Mediterranean olive oil dishes
Regional Italian cheeses

About Puglia Wine Region

The region's Mediterranean climate favours bold reds from Primitivo and Negroamaro.

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