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Negroamaro Salento IGP wine — Paolo Leo winery — Dionysus
RedSalento

Negroamaro Salento IGP

by Paolo Leo · Puglia, Italy

AppellationSalento
TypeRed
GrapesNegroamaro
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at14–16 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Paolo LeoPuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Negroamaro grows in vineyards in the province of San Donaci.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested early in the morning and destemmed at the winery. Fermentation uses selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled 22–24 °C for 8–10 days. Malolactic fermentation follows.

Ageing

The wine rests for 5 months in stainless steel tanks, then a further 1 month in bottle.

Tasting profile

Elegant.

Vintage notes

The text gives no vintage weather.

Label / history

The text names a bronze medal at the 2017 Decanter competition.