DIVOTO Copertino DOP Riserva Apollonio Vini

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€27,44	€26,88	€26,32	€25,76

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€27,44

€26,88

€26,32

€25,76

Description

“DIVOTO” Copertino DOP Riserva by Apollonio Vini: One of the most important wines from the Apollonio winery, a symbol of the Copertino DOP. It is a blend of Negroamaro (70%) and Montepulciano (30%) from 50-60 year-old vines. With a remarkable **30 months of aging in wood** (French oak barriques and Slavonian casks), it is a sumptuous, structured red wine with great longevity.

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Technical Sheet

Denomination:	Copertino DOP Riserva
Producer:	Apollonio Vini (over 150 years of history)
Region:	Monteroni / Copertino (Lecce) – Calcareous-clay soils.
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro (70%) – Montepulciano (30%)
Alcohol Content:	14.5% vol
Type:	Long Maturation Red Wine
Vineyard:	Vines about 50-60 years old, trained as bush vines (yield 50 q.li/ha)
Awards:	No specific awards mentioned

History and Winemaking

“Divoto” is an aging wine. Grapes come from old Apulian bush vines. After crushing and destemming, fermentation takes place in large Slavonian oak vats for about 30 days. Malolactic fermentation follows in barriques. Aging involves:

**24 months** in French oak barriques (Jupilles)
**6 months** in large Slavonian oak barrels (3000/5000 liters)
**12 months** in bottle

Organoleptic Profile

Appearance: Intense ruby red with garnet reflections (typical of aging).

Nose: Broad, sumptuous, and inviting bouquet. Notes of **ripe red fruit**, hints of **spices** (black pepper, cloves), and delicate sensations of **coffee**.

Palate: **Structured and intense**, with good body. The presence of **good tannins** makes it suitable for aging. The finish is long and persistent, with a lingering fruity note.