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Selvarossa Reserve Salice Salentino DOC wine — Due Palme winery — Dionysus

Selvarossa Reserve Salice Salentino DOC

by Due Palme · Puglia, Italy

AppellationSalice SalentinoDOC
TypeRed
GrapesNegroamaro, Malvasia Nera
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at18–20 °C
Keeps for4–6 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Due PalmePuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The alberello-trained vines grow in red clay soils. The fruit is harvested by hand.

Vinification

A portion of the grapes is dried slowly to add structure. Maceration lasts 14 days in 500 hL rotating horizontal tanks. Fermentation follows at no more than 20 °C. The wine is then transferred to 225 L French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

After racking off the lees, the wine returns to barrel for nine months and then rests in bottle for a further four months.

Tasting profile

Negroamaro contributes firm tannins and a deep, rich, almost black appearance, while Malvasia Nera adds elegance and a soft, fruity character.

Serving and pairing

Open the bottle one hour before serving.