CANTALUPI Negroamaro Rosato IGP Salento Conti Zecca

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€7,84	€7,68	€7,52	€7,36

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€7,84

€7,68

€7,52

€7,36

Description

“CANTALUPI” Negroamaro Rosato Salento IGP by Conti Zecca: A benchmark Rosé from Salento, made with 100% Negroamaro in the Salice Salentino area. After 12 hours of maceration and gentle pressing, it ages in stainless steel and cement. It stands out for its **vivid coral red color** and aromas of **ripe fruit (plum) and Mediterranean flowers**. On the palate, it is **fresh, harmonious, and savory**.

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Technical Sheet

Denomination:	Salento IGP
Producer:	Conti Zecca (Leverano, Lecce)
Region:	Salice Salentino (Lecce)
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro (100%)
Vineyard:	Cordon-trained system. Alluvial, medium-textured soils with calcareous zones.
Alcohol Content:	12.5% vol
Type:	Fresh and Savory Rosé
Winemaking:	Destemming, maceration for about 12 hours, gentle pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 22-24°C.
Aging:	A few months in lined cement tanks and a brief rest in the bottle.

History and Winemaking

Cantalupi Rosato is produced from mechanically harvested Negroamaro grapes. The crucial phase is the maceration, maintained for about 12 hours, which imparts the characteristic coral red color and aromatic intensity. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Maturation in cement tanks helps stabilize the wine and maintain its freshness before bottling.

Organoleptic Profile

Appearance: **Vivid coral red** color, with rich and bright purplish reflections.

Nose: Bouquet of **ripe fruit** and **Mediterranean flowers**.

Palate: **Fresh, harmonious, and savory** taste. A distinctive note of **ripe plum** is appreciated.

Food Pairings

Perfect with: Excellent with **Italian and seafood appetizers**, **soups and first courses** in general, **fish soups**, **baked fish**, and **white meats**.

Serving Temperature: 10-12°C

Recommended Glass: Rosé wine glass.