In the south of Puglia, the vineyards receive plenty of sun, while the nearby sea provides cooling.
- Location / origin: East of Taranto on the Salento peninsula, in Puglia, Italy.
- Soil: Red soil, rich in iron oxides, over a layer of limestone.
- Climate: Warm Mediterranean conditions influenced by the sea breeze from the Ionian Sea.
The cellar approach focuses on the interplay of color, fruit, and a smooth mouthfeel.
- Skin contact and fermentation: After destemming and crushing, the grapes remain in contact with their skins for eight to ten days at a controlled temperature. Regular pumping over helps extract color and flavor from the skins.
- Malolactic fermentation: After separating the wine from the skins, this conversion takes place in stainless steel tanks. Sharper malic acid is thereby converted into softer lactic acid.
A regional grape defines the character of this Southern Italian red wine.
- Negroamaro – Salento, Puglia: Provides dark fruit, spiciness, and structure, with a characteristic savory accent.
