CONTRADA DEL FALCO IGP Salento Cantina San Donaci

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€11,76	€11,52	€11,28	€11,04

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€11,76

€11,52

€11,28

€11,04

Description

CONTRADA DEL FALCO Salento IGP – Cantina San Donaci: This red wine from Cantina San Donaci is a historical blend, created in 1983, combining the three most important native grape varieties of Salento: **Negroamaro (70%), Primitivo (20%), and Malvasia Nera (10%)**. Produced from **Apulian bush-vine** grapes that are over 50 years old, it is aged for **12 months in barrique** and an additional year in the bottle. It stands out for its **decisive, savory, and compelling flavor**, yet is incredibly balanced and soft on the palate. The nose is complex, with hints of **red berry jam, dried plum, cocoa bean**, and a balsamic note of Mediterranean scrub.

Why choose it on SalentoWineShop

✅ Historical and innovative blend (Negroamaro, Primitivo, Malvasia Nera)

✅ Grapes from 50+ year old Apulian bush vines

✅ Aged for 12 months in barrique for structure and complexity

✅ Excellent value for money among aged wines in this category

Technical Sheet

Name:	CONTRADA DEL FALCO
Denomination:	SALENTO IGP
Producer:	Cantina San Donaci
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	San Donaci (Contrada del Falco Vineyard)
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro 70%, Primitivo 20%, Malvasia Nera 10%
Vintage:	2019 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Red Wine
Serving Temperature:	18° C
Vineyard:	Contrada del Falco Vineyard, vines trained to Apulian bush vines for over 50 years.
Winemaking and Aging:	Long maceration on the skins. Aging for 12 months in barrique, followed by an additional one year of maturation in the bottle.

Story and Longevity

Contrada del Falco is a forerunner, being one of the first labels to combine the great native Salento grapes. The extended aging in barrique for one year provides structure, complexity, and an incredible sensation of sweetness that balances the wine’s savoriness. Given its robust structure and prolonged aging, it boasts excellent longevity, maintaining its qualities for **5-7 years**.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Intense red** with **dark orange reflections**. Full-bodied wine.

Nose: **Complex and rich** with scents of **red-fleshed fruits** (blackberry, raspberry, currant) also in the form of **jam**, **dried plum, sherry, cocoa bean**, and a **balsamic note of Mediterranean scrub**.

Palate: **Decisive, savory, dry, and very balanced**. Powerful and compelling, yet it melts on the palate with a remarkable softness. **Long and notable gustatory and olfactory persistence**.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Substantial red meats**, **game**, **rich first courses** (e.g., lasagna, meat ragù), **aged cheeses**, and typical Apulian cuisine.

Serving Temperature: 18° C