Description
COLOMITO Salice Salentino DOP Riserva – Sanchirico: The flagship wine of Cantina Sanchirico, an elegant and highly characterful Salice Salentino DOP Riserva. Produced from the traditional blend of Negroamaro (90%) and Malvasia Nera (10%), it is a red wine that combines the power of Negroamaro with the complexity gained from long maceration and **24 total months of aging** (12 months in small oak barrels and 12 months in bottle).
Why choose it on SalentoWineShop
- ✅ Salice Salentino DOP Riserva, emblem of Salento excellence
- ✅ Extended aging in wood and bottle (24 months total)
- ✅ Tertiary notes of cocoa and tobacco, a sign of great complexity
- ✅ Robust, elegant, and long-aging wine
Technical Sheet
| Name: | COLOMITO Salice Salentino DOP Riserva |
| Denomination: | Salice Salentino DOP Riserva |
| Producer: | Agricola Sanchirico |
| Region: | Puglia |
| Production Area: | Salice Salentino |
| Grape Variety: | Negroamaro 90% | Malvasia Nera 10% |
| Vintage: | 2017 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 14% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Red Wine |
| Vineyard: | Selected grapes from estate-owned vineyards in the **Salice Salentino** area. |
| Winemaking and Aging: | **Long maceration for over 20 days**. Malolactic fermentation. Aging for **12 months in small barrels** (oak) followed by **12 months in bottle**. |
Story and Longevity
COLOMITO is the flagship wine of Agricola Sanchirico, obtained through a rigorous process that enhances the structure of Negroamaro and the softness of Malvasia Nera. The total aging of over two years (barrel and bottle) qualifies it as a Riserva and gives it **excellent aging potential (estimated 6-8 years and beyond)**. Decanting is recommended before serving to best appreciate the complex aromatic profile.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Intense ruby** with slight **garnet reflections** (typical of a Riserva).
Nose: Very **intense and persistent**. Notes of **ripe red fruit** evolving into tertiary aromas of **cocoa and tobacco**.
Palate: **Robust and decisive**, but extremely **elegant** and **refined** on the palate. Full body and well-integrated tannins. Long and complex finish.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Very structured red meats (fillet, prime rib)**, **furry game (wild boar, hare)**, **substantial roasts**, and **aged and spicy cheeses**.
Serving Temperature: 18° C
Awards and Recognition
*A Salice Salentino DOP Riserva that combines tradition, power, and elegance.*
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