Salentinello
Red IGT Salento
The “Novello” Salentinello is made of 100% carbonic maceration of grapes Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Montepulciano. Bright red colour , perfume and taste typically yielded (strawberry, cherry, fishing and apple). Wine for all meal that dearly accompanies the savoury dishes in autumn; suggested on roasted chestnuts and rustic sweets. To be served at temperature of 14-16° C.
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPES
Negroamaro 50%
Malvasia black of Lecce 30%
Montepulciano 20%
GRAPE-HARVEST
Hand-picked in boxes with selection of the bunches
AREA OF PRODUCTION
Salice Salentino,
BREEDING GRAPEVINES
Espalier with 5.000 vinestock per hectare
YIELD IN GRAPE per HECTARE
70 quintals
AGE AVERAGE OF THE VINEYARDS
30 years
TIME OF GRAPE-HARVEST
middle of September
VINIFICATION
The carefully selected clusters are introduced in hermetic reservoirs and allowed to soak for 10-12 days at a temperature of 28-30° C in presence of carbonic anhydride. After the pressing the must ferments at a temperature of 18-20° C for about 10 days.
ALCOHOL
11,5%
