Description
LE BRACI Negroamaro Salento IGP – Garofano Vigneti e Cantine: A sumptuous and regal wine, the ultimate expression of Copertino Negroamaro obtained through extensive over-ripening of the grapes. Aged in small wooden barrels, it combines the power of the Salento terroir with refined elegance. Its complex bouquet ranges from mint to plum, with notes of licorice, vanilla, and the typical and pleasant slightly bitter finish.
Why choose it on SalentoWineShop
- ✅ 100% Negroamaro from intensely over-ripe grapes
- ✅ Significant alcohol content and structure (15% Vol.)
- ✅ Aging in small wooden barrels for sumptuousness and finesse
- ✅ Typically bitterish finish, a distinctive mark of Negroamaro
Technical Sheet
| Name: | LE BRACI Negroamaro Salento IGP |
| Denomination: | Salento IGP |
| Producer: | Garofano Vigneti e Cantine |
| Region: | Puglia |
| Production Area: | Copertino, Salento |
| Grape Variety: | Negroamaro 100% |
| Vintage: | 2017 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 15% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Red Wine |
| Vineyard: | Negroamaro grapes selected for over-ripening from the Copertino area. |
| Winemaking and Aging: | Obtained from grapes with **extensive over-ripening of the berries**. Aged in **small wooden barrels** to stabilize color and impart sumptuousness. |
Story and Longevity
“Le Braci” is the result of careful selection and winemaking aimed at enhancing the intrinsic strength of Negroamaro. Over-ripening guarantees concentration and softness, while aging in wood stabilizes the wine and enriches its profile. Thanks to its powerful structure, high alcohol content, and barrel aging, this wine has **excellent aging potential, capable of evolving gracefully for over 8-10 years**.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Intense**, with purple reflections tending towards **garnet** (color of evolution).
Nose: **Intense and rich bouquet**, with notes of **mint, plum, subtle fruits, licorice, vanilla, and spices**.
Palate: **Soft, elegant, and sumptuous**. Significant but balanced structure. **Long finish** with the pleasant and **typical bitterish hint** of Negroamaro.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Red meat dishes, roasts, game** and **aged cheeses**.
Serving Temperature: 18-20° C
Awards and Recognition
*A Negroamaro that enchants with its power and elegance – “Le Braci”, the experience of a wine that unites the strength of the Salento region with the refinement of its winemaking.*
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