Salice Salentino refined in barrique, of an intense red colour and garnet-coloured highlights. The nose has scents of blueberries and blackcurrant jam, spiced hints of vanilla, liquorice and a toasted touch. In the mouth it is full and velvety, rich of elegant tannins. Suggested with roasted meats, game and ripe cheeses.

VINTAGE: 2017

MAIN GRAPES: Negroamaro
SOIL: medium-textured
TRAINING SYSTEM: Apulian head training with 7000 vinestocks per ha
VINEYARD AVERAGE AGE: 70 years
HARVEST: end of September
YIELD PER HA: 5 tonnes
VINIFICATION: The grapes, after a soft pressure and following separation of the stalks, are macerated at a checked temperature (20 – 22° C) for at least 13 days. Then a malolactic fermentation follows. In Spring the wine is decanted in French barriques where it remains to refine for about 18 months.
MATURATION: at least 18 months in barrique
BOTTLE AGEING: at least 6 months
BOTTLE SIZE: 750ml/1500 ml
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18 °C

Vintage 2015:
92 p. (James Suckling)
5 Grappoli (Bibenda)

Vintage 2014:
Silver Medal(Mundus Vini)
91 p. (Falstaff)

Vintage 2013 : 91 punti (Wine Spectator)

Vintage ‘11:
5 Bunches (Bibenda)
88 p. (Wine Spectator)
90 p. (The Wine Advocate- Robert Parker)
Vintage ‘10
5 Bunches (Bibenda)
2 Glasses (Vini D’Italia- Gambero Rosso)
90 p. (Wine Enthusiast)
Vintage ’09:
5 Grappoli (Bibenda)
2 Glasses (Vini D’Italia-Gambero Rosso)
91 p. (Wine Enthusiast)
91 p. (Guida Oro- I vini di Veronelli)
Vintage ’07:
90 p. (Wine Spectator)
5 Bunches (Bibenda