Salice Salentino 'Maiana' Leone de Castris

Salento IGT • Puglia • Leone de Castris
Category
Red Wines
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Alcoholic amd malolactic fermentation in steel tanks
Aging
6 months in oak barrels
Grape varieties
Negroamaro 90%, Malvasia nera 10%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Puglia, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. At 13.5% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Negroamaro 90%, Malvasia nera 10%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards sapling vines that are, on average, 30 years old. Vinification: alcoholic amd malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is aged 6 months in oak barrels. A wine reflecting Puglia's tradition of generous, full-bodied reds.

Food Pairings

Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
Grilled red meats and game
Braised lamb with herbs
Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Wild mushroom risotto
Mature pecorino cheese

About Puglia Wine Region

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

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