Rosato 'Five Roses' Leone de Castris

Salento IGT • Puglia • Leone de Castris
Category
Rosé Wines
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Short maceration on the skins, cold settling and alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature
Aging
Some months in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Negroamaro 90%, Malvasia Nera 10%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Produced in Puglia, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. Its 12.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Negroamaro 90%, Malvasia Nera 10%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect vibrant red-fruit notes and a refreshing, food-friendly finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards sapling vines with an average age 35 years old, rooted in sandy soils. Vinification: short maceration on the skins, cold settling and alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine is aged some months in steel tanks. A wine showing the sun-drenched warmth typical of Puglia's Mediterranean climate.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Italian charcuterie boards
🍽️ Regional Italian cheeses
🍽️ Artisanal Italian breads
🍽️ Traditional Italian cuisine
🍽️ Mediterranean olive oil dishes
🍽️ Authentic pasta dishes

About Puglia Wine Region

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

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