Red wine obtained from 90% Negroamaro and 10% black-Malvasia grapes. Ruby red colour with garnet red reflections upon ageing. Intense, delicate bouquet; dry, harmonious and warn flavour. Particularly suitable for roasts, red meat, aged cheese and game.
To be served at 16-18 Celsius.

CLASSIFICATION
Red Reserve Salice Salentino D.O.C.

VINTAGE
2004

GRAPES
Negroamaro 90%
Black Malvasia of Lecce 10%

GRAPE-HARVEST
Hand-picked with selection of the bunches

AREA OF PRODUCTION
Salice Salentino, Veglie, Guagnano, Campi Salentina and San Donaci

BREEDING GRAPEVINES
Sapling system with 5.000-10.000 vinestock per hectare

YIELD IN GRAPE per HECTARE
70 quintals

AGE AVERAGE OF THE VINEYARDS
40 years

TIME OF GRAPE-HARVEST
From 10th to 30th September

VINIFICATION
The grapes after a soft pressure and the separation of grape-stalk are submitted to particular maceration at checked temperature (26 - 28° C) for a period of 8-12 days. After the fermentation the wine is put to sharpen in oak barrels of 30 hls for about 12 months. It becomes “Reserve” after 2 years from the date of harvest .

TASTING NOTES
The Salice Salentino red obtained the D.O.C. after the worldwide commercial results of Leone de Castris’. This wine is characterized by an intense ruby red colour with garnet red reflections on aging. The red peel fruit’s perfume (plum,blackberry) is enriched by spiced notes as vanilla and liquorice. The intense, full taste is balanced and warm. Particularly suitable for roasted red meat ,aged cheese and game. To be served at a temperature of 16-18° C.

ALCOHOL
13,50% VOL.