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Vermentino Salento IGT wine — Angelo Rocca winery — Dionysus
WhiteSalento

Vermentino Salento IGT

by Angelo Rocca · Puglia, Italy

Appellation
Salento
Type
White
Grapes
Vermentino
Line
Podere Don Cataldo
Vintages
2020
Alcohol
12.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Pale
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Keeps for
2–3 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Angelo RoccaPuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in Leverano, in the Salento region.

Vinification

The fruit is harvested during the first weeks of September. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting profile

The nose is intense and inviting. The palate is elegant and savoury, with a pleasant mineral note.

Serving and pairing

Suitable for a light lunch or an aperitif. Local pairings include frisella (also called “friseddhe” in Salento), vegetables with salted ricotta, stracciatella with basil-seasoned zucchini, and tuna in oil.