CENTO SU CENTO Negroamaro Salento IGP Castel di Salve

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€29,40	€28,80	€28,20	€27,60

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€29,40

€28,80

€28,20

€27,60

Description

CENTO SU CENTO Negroamaro Salento IGP – Castel di Salve: A **100% Negroamaro** of great opulence and persistence, produced by the Castel di Salve winery in the deep Salento region. This red stands out for its long aging process of **18 months in steel** and **7 months in the bottle**, which makes it warm and harmonious. The nose offers an intense aroma of **ripe plum**, enriched by spicy and pungent notes of **black pepper and coffee**. The palate is powerful, with **dense tannins** and a soft, long-lasting finish.

Why Choose It

✅ **100% Negroamaro** of high quality and structure

✅ Long aging in steel (**18 months**) for elegance and complexity

✅ High alcohol content (**15% Vol.**) and full body

✅ Intense aromatic notes of **plum, black pepper, and coffee**

Technical Sheet

Name:	CENTO SU CENTO Negroamaro Salento IGP
Denomination:	SALENTO IGP
Producer:	Castel di Salve
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Depressa di Tricase (Lecce)
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro 100%
Vintage:	2012 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	15% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still Red Wine
Serving Temperature:	20°C (68°F)
Vineyard Details:	Grapes grown using the Counter-Espalier training system in the Depressa area. Manual harvest in October.
Winemaking and Aging:	Maceration on the skins for about 20 days at a controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation is carried out. Aging for 18 months in steel and subsequent bottle aging for 7 months.

General Description and Longevity

The Cento su Cento Negroamaro is a powerful red, an expression of the southernmost part of Salento. The extended aging in steel, instead of wood, aims to maintain the purity and intensity of the fruit while ensuring excellent tannin integration. Given its structure, full body, alcohol content, and dense tannins, it has great aging potential, capable of evolving in the bottle for **5-8 years** and beyond, depending on the vintage.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Brilliant light ruby** with purple flashes.

Nose: **Intense and spicy**. Dominated by **ripe plum**, with clear spicy and pungent notes of **black pepper** and hints of **coffee**.

Palate: **Full-bodied, warm, savory, and harmonious**. The **tannins are dense** but well-integrated. Soft finish with **long persistence**.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Roasted or grilled red meats**, **game**, **very structured first courses** (e.g., baked pasta or meat ragù), and **aged** or blue **cheeses**.

Serving Temperature: 20°C (68°F)