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WhiteSalento

Malvasia Bianca Salento IGP

by Paolo Leo · Puglia, Italy

AppellationSalento
TypeWhite
GrapesMalvasia Bianca
Alcohol12.0%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Paolo LeoPuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Malvasia Bianca di Lecce grapes come from vineyards in the provinces of Brindisi and Lecce.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested early in the morning and gently pressed at the winery. Fermentation uses selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled 15 °C for 10 days.

Ageing

The wine rests for 4 months in stainless steel tanks, then 1 month in bottle.

Tasting profile

Elegant.