Salice Salentino 'Maiana' Leone de Castris

Salento IGT • Puglia • Leone de Castris
Category
Red Wines
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Alcoholic amd malolactic fermentation in steel tanks
Aging
6 months in oak barrels
Grape varieties
Negroamaro 90%, Malvasia nera 10%
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 Negroamaro 90%, Malvasia nera 10%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards sapling vines that are, on average, 30 years old. Vinification: alcoholic amd malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is aged 6 months in oak barrels. A wine reflecting Puglia's tradition of generous, full-bodied reds.

Food Pairings

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

About Puglia Wine Region

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

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