ANTICAIA Salice Salentino Riserva DOP Cantina San Donaci

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€10,78	€10,56	€10,34	€10,12

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€10,78

€10,56

€10,34

€10,12

Description

ANTICAIA Salice Salentino Riserva DOP – Cantina San Donaci: A masterful and **award-winning** expression of Salice Salentino Riserva. Produced with Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera grapes from **50-year-old alberello vines**, this wine is built for aging. Its long maturation (over two years of overall aging and barrique passage) yields a complex olfactory profile with notes of jam, leather, spices, and ethereal tones, typical of great meditation red wines.

Why choose it on SalentoWineShop

✅ Riserva Denomination, synonymous with minimum aging and high quality

✅ Historic 50-year-old alberello vines

✅ Exceptional longevity, lasting up to 10-15 years

✅ Complex bouquet: ripe fruit, jam, spices, leather, and toastiness

Technical Sheet

Name:	ANTICAIA Salice Salentino Riserva
Denomination:	Salice Salentino DOP Riserva
Producer:	Cantina San Donaci
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Salice Salentino (and San Donaci area)
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera
Vintage:	2019 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13.5% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Red Riserva Wine
Vineyard:	50-year-old vines cultivated in the traditional Apulian alberello method.
Winemaking and Aging:	Fermentation at controlled T°. Aging for at least two years overall (as required for DOP Riserva), followed by refinement in barriques.

Story and Longevity

ANTICAIA is an “important” and award-winning wine, the pride of Cantina San Donaci. Salice Salentino Riserva is designed to evolve over time, reaching its peak expression after several years. Thanks to its structure and long aging, it can be pleasantly enjoyed even after **10-15 years** from the vintage, making it a true meditation wine.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: Intense ruby red with garnet reflections.

Nose: **Intense, ethereal, and complex**. Scents of **ripe/spirit-preserved red fruits**, notes of **jam**, **sweet spices** (black pepper), **leather**, and **toasted** undertones emerge.

Palate: **Warm, soft, velvety, and full-bodied**. Noble tannins and a very long, persistent finish.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Roast beef and pork**, **game (wild boar, hare)**, **braised and slow-cooked meats**, **aged and spicy cheeses** (like Pecorino di Fossa). Excellent as a **meditation wine**.

Serving Temperature: 18-20° C