Aglianico del Salento Notte Rossa

Salento IGT • Puglia • Notte Rossa
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Notte Rossa
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Thermo-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts for about 10 days
Aging
A few months in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Aglianico 100%
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 Aglianico 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards the area is characterised by high average temperatures and low rainfall, the soils are of medium consistency and tend to be sandy at about 100 m above sea level. Vinification: thermo-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts for about 10 days. The wine is aged a few months in steel tanks. A wine showing the sun-drenched warmth typical of Puglia's Mediterranean climate.

Food Pairings

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

About Puglia Wine Region

Puglia's winemaking blends rustic tradition with growing international acclaim.

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