ALEATICO Salice Salentino dolce naturale DOP Candido

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€17,64	€17,28	€16,92	€16,56

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€17,64

€17,28

€16,92

€16,56

Description

ALEATICO Salice Salentino Sweet Natural DOP – Candido: This red wine is one of the most fascinating expressions of the Salice Salentino denomination, produced by the Candido winery. It is a **natural sweet red wine** made from **100% Aleatico** grapes, an aromatic variety. Its vinification, which includes stopping fermentation to preserve residual sugar, and subsequent **aging in wood**, give it a full structure, a velvety taste, and intense, persistent aromas.

Why choose it on SalentoWineShop

✅ 100% natural sweet Aleatico

✅ Aromatic fortified wine with wood aging

✅ Fine muscat, coffee, and red forest fruit aromas

✅ An excellence from the historic Candido winery

Technical Sheet

Name:	ALEATICO
Denomination:	SALICE SALENTINO DOP (Protected Designation of Origin)
Producer:	Candido
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	San Donaci area (Brindisi, Apulia)
Grape Variety:	Aleatico 100%
Vintage:	2019 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	14% Vol.
Size:	0,50 cl.
Type:	Natural Sweet Red Wine
Serving Temperature:	16-18° C (61-64° F)
Vineyard:	Grapes cultivated with the typical Apulian alberello (bush vine) system.
Winemaking and Aging:	Maceration of berries and juice at controlled temperature. The fermentation is interrupted (mutage) with repeated rackings to remove yeasts and retain the natural sweetness. Aging in wood for an unspecified period.

General Description and Longevity

Candido’s natural sweet Aleatico is a meditation wine that stands out for its balance between sweetness, acidity, and body. The winemaking process aims to preserve the Aleatico’s aromatic character and give the wine a full-bodied, pasty texture. Due to its alcohol content, residual sweetness, and aging in wood, this wine has excellent longevity and can be cellared for **5-10 years and beyond**, with the color evolving towards orange tones and the aromas gaining complex tertiary notes of sweet spices and leather.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Brilliant crimson red**, turning orange with age (garnet red with orange reflections, as per DOP regulations).

Nose: **Intense and persistent**. Fine aromas of **muscat**, hints of **coffee**, **red forest fruits**, and **balsamic notes**. Sweet and delicate on the nose.

Palate: **Broad, full, moderately sweet** on a good acidic base. **Full-bodied and thick**, it is very pleasant and pleasantly **velvety**. Semi-dry, **sweet, warm, and savory** taste.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Dessert wine** par excellence. It pairs perfectly with **dry pastries**, **dark chocolate-based desserts**, **red fruit tarts**, and, surprisingly, **blue cheeses** (such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort).

Serving Temperature: 16-18° C (61-64° F)