Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Riserva DOC Red

Origin: Salice Salentino, Lecce, Puglia, Italy

Grape variety: Predominantly Negroamaro with a small percentage of Malvasia Nera

Color: Intense ruby red with garnet highlights

Bouquet: A complex and enveloping bouquet, characterized by notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and blackberry, accompanied by spicy accents of black pepper and cloves, with slight hints of leather and vanilla due to wood aging.

Taste: Dry, full-bodied and structured, with velvety and well-integrated tannins that provide a pleasant persistence. On the palate, intense notes of dark fruit are perceived, followed by nuances of sweet spices and a subtle minerality. The freshness balances the intensity of the fruit, offering a long and harmonious finish.

Alcohol content: 13.5%

Serving temperature: 16-18° C

Pairings: Perfect with grilled red meats, roasts, stews, aged cheeses, and typical Puglian dishes, such as orecchiette with meat sauce or braised meats. Also ideal with rich first courses and game.

Terroir: The vines are cultivated in a Mediterranean climate, on soil rich in limestone and clay, which provides minerality and structure to the wine. The proximity to the sea contributes to optimal grape ripening, maintaining a good balance between freshness and intensity.

Vinification: Harvesting is done manually and the grapes undergo traditional vinification with prolonged maceration to best extract aromas and color. Aging takes place in oak barrels for about 24 months, giving the wine complexity and roundness.

Description: The Salice Salentino Riserva DOC by Leone de Castris is a great classic of the Puglian wine tradition, a wine that expresses the essence of the territory and Negroamaro. Masterfully aged, it presents a remarkable balance between power and finesse, expressing complex aromas and an enveloping flavor profile. This wine is ideal for those seeking an authentic and refined tasting experience, with excellent aging potential.

Classification: DOC (Denomination of Controlled Origin)

Type: Red Wine

Allergens: Contains sulfites

Awards and ratings: The Salice Salentino Riserva DOC by Leone de Castris has received the following awards and ratings: Wine Enthusiast: 91 points, highlighting the intense structure and aromatic complexity of this wine, with notes of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Falstaff: 92 points, appreciating the complex profile and the balance between acidity and tannic structure, with a long and harmonious finish.

Philosophy: Integrated production

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