Verdeca 'Messapia' Leone De Castris

Salento IGT • Puglia • Leone de Castris
Category
White Wines
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
12%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks
Aging
Some months in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Verdeca 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Puglia, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its modest 12% alcohol content favours freshness and drinkability. Crafted from Verdeca 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect crisp citrus and orchard fruit aromas framed by a clean, mineral finish. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is aged some months in steel tanks. A wine reflecting Puglia's tradition of generous, full-bodied reds.

Food Pairings

Grilled vegetables with olive oil
Shellfish and crustaceans
Mediterranean salads
Fresh seafood and fish
Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
Seafood risotto

About Puglia Wine Region

Puglia, Italy's sun-drenched heel, produces generous, full-bodied wines from ancient vines.

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