ELOQUENZIA Copertino DOP Garofano Vigneti e Cantine

Description

ELOQUENZIA Copertino DOP – Garofano Vigneti e Cantine: ELOQUENZIA is a genuine expression of **100% Negroamaro** from the Copertino DOP. This wine is produced with a medium-long maceration and aged for **several years in cement tanks**, followed by further bottle aging. It is a wine with an **indomitable and direct character**, combining an intense ruby red color with olfactory notes of **sweet leather, spice, and cherry**. The palate is **soft, elegant, and fresh**.

Why Choose It

✅ **100% Negroamaro**, pure expression of Copertino DOP

✅ Long aging in **cement tanks** (Salento tradition)

✅ Complex olfactory profile of **sweet leather and spice**

✅ **Direct, soft**, and elegant wine, representative of Salento

Technical Sheet

Name:	ELOQUENZIA
Denomination:	COPERTINO DOP (Protected Designation of Origin)
Producer:	Garofano Vigneti e Cantine (Azienda Monaci)
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Copertino (Lecce)
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro 100%
Vintage:	2021 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still Red Wine, Dry
Serving Temperature:	18°C – 20°C (64°F – 68°F)
Harvest:	Second half of September. Grapes harvested in the Copertino area.
Winemaking and Aging:	Medium-long maceration (at least 5 days) with daily pump-overs. Fermentation at controlled temperature (max 29°C). Stored in cement tanks for several years. Followed by bottle aging.

General Description and Longevity

ELOQUENZIA is a tribute to typicity, representing a worthy interpretation of the wines created by Severino Garofalo. The long storage in cement is crucial for softening the tannins without introducing oak notes, preserving the varietal elegance of Negroamaro. This process gives it good **structure** and an aging potential of **several years**.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Intense and brilliant ruby red**.

Nose: Opens with notes of **sweet leather, spice, and cherry**.

Palate: **Soft, elegant, and fresh**.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Grilled meats** (lamb, beef), **savory first courses** from Apulian cuisine (e.g., meat ragù), **semi-aged cheeses**, and vegetable-based dishes.

Serving Temperature: 18°C – 20°C (64°F – 68°F)