Description
IMMENSUM Salice Salentino DOP Riserva – Candido: A pure Negroamaro that expresses the power and elegance of Salice Salentino Riserva. Produced by the Candido winery, this wine is made with **long maceration** and aged for **eight months in small wooden casks**, which softens the tannins and enriches the bouquet. It presents an intense red color with purplish reflections, and a broad aroma of **ripe wild berries and spices**. On the palate, it is opulent and rich, yet with delicate tannins.
Why choose it on SalentoWineShop
- ✅ 100% Negroamaro with Salice Salentino DOP Riserva Denomination
- ✅ Aged for 8 months in small wooden barrels (Barriques)
- ✅ “New style” wine: opulent, warm, and spicy
- ✅ Significant structure (14.5% Vol.) with delicate tannins
Technical Sheet
| Name: | IMMENSUM Salice Salentino DOP Riserva |
| Denomination: | DOP (Salice Salentino DOP Riserva) |
| Producer: | Candido |
| Region: | Puglia (Apulia) |
| Production Area: | San Donaci (Salice Salentino Area) |
| Grape Variety: | Negroamaro 100% |
| Vintage: | 2020 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 14.5% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Red Wine |
| Serving Temperature: | 17-19° C |
| Vineyard: | Grapes harvested manually in the San Donaci DOP area. |
| Winemaking and Aging: | Red vinification with destemming and **long maceration** with temperature control. Maturation for approximately **eight months in small wooden casks** (Barriques). |
Story and Longevity
IMMENSUM is a label that reflects the evolution of Negroamaro towards a more modern and international style, thanks to the skillful use of small oak barrels. The long maceration extracts color and structure, while the 8 months in barrique round out the tannins and add spicy complexity. With its alcohol content and structure, it has an aging potential of **5-7 years**.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Red with a very intense hue** enriched by **purplish reflections**.
Nose: **Broad and intense**, with notes of **plum, blackberry, and cherry**, perfectly integrated with aromas of sweet **spices**.
Palate: **Dry, warm**, and highly structured. It is described as **opulent and rich**, with **delicate tannins** that release strong flavors.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Rich red meats** (fillet, taglia-style cuts), **feathered game**, **robust first courses** (e.g., orecchiette with meat sauce), and **aged cheeses**.
Serving Temperature: 17-19° C
Awards and Recognition
*A powerful and spicy Negroamaro Riserva from Salice Salentino.*
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