LE PITRE SALICE SALENTINO D.O.C. 2022

Deep ruby red with garnet highlights. The intense bouquet reveals aromas of Morello cherry and plum, complemented by spicy notes and balsamic hints. Velvety, full-bodied and harmonious on the palate.

Designation: Salice Salentino DOC

Grape variety: 100% Negroamaro

Production area: Salice Salentino, Lecce and Brindisi, Apulia

Training system: vertical trellising with Guyot pruning

Harvest: picked by hand into crates, with careful selection of the grapes

Vinification: fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature, followed by traditional skin maceration for 20–25 days with regular rack-and-return operations and pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques at a controlled temperature, with bâtonnage

Ageing: in French oak barriques for 12 months, followed by 2–3 months of bottle ageing

Alcohol content: 13.5% – Contains sulphites

Serving temperature: 18°C

Available size
0.75 L bottle MTTPSS075

Perfect pairing
Italiamy recommends serving Le Pitre Salice Salentino with a traditional Apulian meat dish: meatballs and meat rolls slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce.