LA CARTA Salice Salentino DOP Riserva Candido

Description

LA CARTA Salice Salentino DOP Riserva – Candido: LA CARTA is a classic of the Apulian tradition, a **Salice Salentino DOP Riserva** produced with **Negroamaro (85%)** and **Malvasia Nera (15%)** grapes. The grapes come from approximately 25-year-old vineyards trained using the Apulian bush-trained (*alberello*) system. The aging in wood (a minimum of six months) helps develop an ethereal bouquet with hints of **cocoa and leather**, making it a **soft, harmonious**, and persistent red wine.

Why Choose It

✅ **Salice Salentino DOP Riserva**, a historical denomination

✅ Traditional blend of **Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera**

✅ Minimum two years of aging, with time spent in **barrel/barrique**

✅ Ethereal bouquet with notes of **cocoa and leather**

Technical Sheet

Name:	LA CARTA Salice Salentino DOP Riserva
Denomination:	SALICE SALENTINO DOP RISERVA (Protected Designation of Origin)
Producer:	Azienda Vitivinicola Candido
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	San Donaci
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro 85%, Malvasia Nera 15%
Vintage:	2021 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13.5% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still Dry Red Wine, Reserve
Serving Temperature:	16°C – 18°C (61°F – 64°F)
Vineyard and Harvest:	Approximately 25-year-old vines trained with the *Apulian bush-trained (alberello)* system. Harvested in the second half of September.
Winemaking and Aging:	Red vinification with grape maceration for about 5 days at a controlled temperature. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Minimum aging of two years, including *six months in barrel or barrique***.

General Description and Longevity

La Carta is an elegant red wine representing the tradition of Salice Salentino, one of Apulia’s most important DOCs. The long aging, especially in wood, helps develop a pleasant softness and aromatic complexity, where the varietal notes are well-integrated with the French oak aromas. As a Riserva, it has excellent **longevity potential**, capable of evolving in the bottle for **4-8 years** or more.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Ruby red**, gaining **orange** reflections with aging.

Nose: **Ethereal bouquet** with characteristic scents of **cocoa** and **leather**.

Palate: **Pleasantly soft** with a persistent taste. It showcases the varietal notes well-blended with the French oak aromas.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: Dishes of substantial structure. **Roasts**, **braised red meats**, **game**, **aged cheeses** (e.g., *Caciocavallo podolico*), and **important first courses** from Apulian land-based cuisine.

Serving Temperature: 16°C – 18°C (61°F – 64°F)