Messere Andrea
Red IGT Salento
Made of Negroamaro grapes and Cabernet Sauvignon, at sight it is of an intense deep red colour. To the nose scents of blackberry and plum enriched with elegant spices hints of vanilla and cloves. Full taste with clear but nice tannins. Suggested with roasted meat, tasty main dishes and ripe cheese. Serve at 18-20° C.
VINTAGE
2005
GRAPES
Negroamaro (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (50%)
AREA OF PRODUCTION
Salice Salentino
TRAINING SYSTEM
Negroamaro as head taining system with 7.000 vinestocks per hectare
Cabernet Sauvignon as espalier system with cordone speronato
with 5.000 vinestocks per hectare
YIELD IN GRAPE per HECTARE
6,5 tonnes
AGE AVERAGE OF THE VINEYARDS
Negroamaro 40 years
Cabernet Sauvignon 15 years
HARVEST
Cabernet Sauvignon second decade of September; Negroamaro end of September
VINIFICATION
After a long maceration (12-15 days), a soft pressure of the skins will follow, finally the refinement in French oak barriques for about 12 months.
ALCOHOL
14,00% Vol.
AWARDS
Vintage ’05 – Eccellenza (Guida ai Vini di Puglia e Basilicata 2009); 4 Grappoli (Duemilavini 2009/AIS)
Vintage ’03 – Two Glasses (Italian Wines 2007/Gambero Rosso)
Vintage ’02 – Two Glasses (Italian Wines 2008/Gambero Rosso)
Vintage ’01 – 4 Grappoli “Bunches” (Duemilavini 2005/AIS)
Vintage ’00 – 4 Grappoli “Bunches”(Duemilavini 2004/AIS)
