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Mani del Sud Salice Salentino Bianco wine — Apollonio winery — Dionysus

Mani del Sud Salice Salentino Bianco

by Apollonio · Puglia, Italy

Appellation
Salice SalentinoDOC
Type
White
Grapes
Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Pale
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
ApollonioPuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards have clay and limestone soils and a mild, warm, windy climate. Chardonnay benefits from these conditions, while Sauvignon Blanc resists the wind well and is suited to Salento’s climate.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, selected and gently pressed, then the must is allowed to settle. The varieties are fermented separately: Sauvignon Blanc in small acacia barrels, with frequent stirring of the must during fermentation, and Chardonnay in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

Each wine remains in its fermentation vessel for three months. The wines are then blended and bottled, followed by a further three months of maturation.

Tasting profile

Fresh and aromatic.