Verdeca 'Messapia' Leone De Castris

Salento IGT • Puglia • Leone de Castris
Category
White Wines
Region
Puglia
Denomination
Salento IGT
Alcohol
12%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks
Aging
Some months in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Verdeca 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Puglia, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its modest 12% alcohol content favours freshness and drinkability. Crafted from Verdeca 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect crisp citrus and orchard fruit aromas framed by a clean, mineral finish. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is aged some months in steel tanks. A wine reflecting Puglia's tradition of generous, full-bodied reds.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Mediterranean salads
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Seafood risotto
🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses

About Puglia Wine Region

Puglia, Italy's sun-drenched heel, produces generous, full-bodied wines from ancient vines.

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