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Rosédel SalentoIGT

Rosato del Salento Donna Giovanna

by La Rosa del Salice · Puglia, Italy

Appellation
del SalentoIGT
Type
Rosé
Grapes
100% Negroamaro
Vineyard
Masseria La Rosa del Salice, Salento, Puglia
Line
La Rosa del Salice
La Rosa del SalicePuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Produced at Masseria La Rosa del Salice in Salento, Puglia, from vines growing in clay mixed with crushed limestone. Yield is 10 tonnes of grapes per hectare, equivalent to 50 hl of wine.

Grapes

100% Negroamaro.

Vinification

The grapes are softly pressed and fermented at controlled temperature. Almost immediate draining gives the wine its characteristic rosé colour.

Ageing

Maturation takes place in stainless-steel vats.

Technical data

Rosato del Salento IGT. Harvest takes place in the second half of September. Alcohol is given as 13.5% vol. in the principal specification and 13% vol. in the technical data sheet.

Tasting profile

A fresh, fruity and pleasantly dry rosé with red-fruit, cherry and berry aromas. The bouquet is intense and persistent, while the palate is harmonious, velvety and persistent.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 8–10°C with crustaceans, fish, appetizers or light pasta dishes. It can accompany an entire meal.