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Vermentino Salento IGT wine — Angelo Rocca winery — Dionysus
WhiteSalento

Vermentino Salento IGT

by Angelo Rocca · Puglia, Italy

AppellationSalento
TypeWhite
GrapesVermentino
LinePodere Don Cataldo
Vintages2020
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthPale
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Keeps for2–3 years
Bottled in0.75 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.