ANTICAIA Brindisi DOP Cantina San Donaci

Description

ANTICAIA Brindisi DOP – Cantina San Donaci: A classic Salento Red DOP, made from **100% Negroamaro grapes** and aged for **12 months in barrique**. This wine from Cantina San Donaci, originating from the Brindisi area, stands out for its olfactory complexity that ranges from evolving red fruits (like cherry preserved in spirit) to elegant spicy notes of **chocolate** and **black pepper**, with a mineral finish.

Why choose it on SalentoWineShop

✅ 100% Negroamaro from the Brindisi DOP area

✅ 12 months of aging in barrique for structure and complexity

✅ Evolved aromas of spirit-preserved cherries, chocolate, and spices

✅ Ideal with grilled meats and semi-hard cheeses

Technical Sheet

Name:	ANTICAIA Brindisi DOP
Denomination:	BRINDISI DOP
Producer:	Cantina San Donaci
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	San Donaci (Brindisi DOP area)
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro 100%
Vintage:	2021 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Red Wine
Vineyard:	Negroamaro grapes grown in the Brindisi area.
Winemaking and Aging:	Controlled-temperature fermentation. Aging for 12 months in barrique.

Story and Longevity

Anticaia Brindisi DOP is an example of the power and versatility of Negroamaro in the Brindisi area. The one year of aging in barrique is essential for softening the typical Negroamaro tannins and developing that complex profile of ripe fruits and spices. It has a good aging potential, maintaining its qualities for **4-6 years**.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: Intense and deep ruby red.

Nose: Intense, with scents of **evolving ripe red fruits** (like spirit-preserved cherries), **spicy notes** of black pepper and **chocolate**, combined with **mineral** undertones.

Palate: **Dry, warm, and structured**. The sip is enveloping, with soft tannins and a long, persistent finish, well-balanced by acidity.