Dionysus
All 21,830 wines →5,425 wineries · 20 regions · 85 grape varieties
All 85 grape varieties →Numbers are wines made with each grape
Negroamaro Salento IGT wine — Angelo Rocca winery — Dionysus
RedSalento

Negroamaro Salento IGT

by Angelo Rocca · Puglia, Italy

AppellationSalento
TypeRed
GrapesNegroamaro
LinePodere Don Cataldo
Vintages2019
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at18 °C
Keeps for3–4 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Angelo RoccaPuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit grows around Leverano in Salento, where the vineyards are influenced by the sea. The area has a mild climate and clay-limestone soils, with tuff in some sites.

Grapes

The grapes are carefully selected.

Vinification

Harvest takes place in the second half of September. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures in stainless steel and oak barrels.

Tasting profile

Structured in style.

Serving and pairing

Pair with refined hot dishes, roasted red meat, stews and firm aged cheeses.