Description
ANTICAIA Salice Salentino DOP – Cantina San Donaci: A classic Salice Salentino, produced by the historic Cantina San Donaci. This red wine, obtained predominantly from Negroamaro grapes (sometimes blended with Malvasia Nera, as is tradition), is aged in **barriques**, acquiring a rich and complex aromatic profile that makes it the ideal pairing for meat dishes and aged cheeses. The bouquet is intense, with notes of jam, licorice, and Mediterranean scrub.
Why choose it on SalentoWineShop
- ✅ Classic Salento DOP with barrique aging
- ✅ Intense aromatic notes: jam, licorice, and balsamic hints
- ✅ Excellent value for a DOP aged in wood
- ✅ Perfect pairing with charcuterie and aged cheeses
Technical Sheet
| Name: | ANTICAIA Salice Salentino DOP |
| Denomination: | SALICE SALENTINO DOP |
| Producer: | Cantina San Donaci |
| Region: | Puglia (Apulia) |
| Production Area: | San Donaci |
| Grape Variety: | Negroamaro 100% (or predominant, with Malvasia Nera) |
| Vintage: | 2020 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 13% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Red Wine |
| Vineyard: | Not specified (Vines in the heart of the Salice Salentino DOP zone). |
| Winemaking and Aging: | Classic controlled-temperature fermentation. Aging in **barriques**. |
Story and Longevity
ANTICAIA represents the winemaking tradition of Cantina San Donaci. The barrique aging helps to smooth the typical Negroamaro tannins and integrate the spicy notes. This Salice Salentino DOP has a good aging potential, maintaining its qualities for **3-5 years**.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: Intense ruby red.
Nose: Intense and complex. Scents of **ripe red fruits, jam**, **spicy notes** of black pepper and **licorice**, **toasted** tones, and a pleasant **balsamic note of Mediterranean scrub** are distinct.
Palate: Dry, warm, and structured. Excellent aromatic persistence, with soft tannins thanks to the time in barrique.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Grilled red meats**, **flavorful charcuterie** (Pancetta, Chorizo, Capocollo), **hard cheeses** like Comtè and Gorgonzola.
Serving Temperature: 18° C
Awards and Recognition
*A cornerstone of the Salice Salentino DOP denomination.*
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