LE POZZELLE Rosato Salice Salentino DOP Candido

Description

LE POZZELLE Rosato Salice Salentino DOP – Candido: LE POZZELLE Rosato is an iconic Salento wine, made from **Negroamaro (95%)** and **Malvasia Nera (5%)** in the heart of the Salice Salentino DOP appellation. Its vinification uses the traditional **”saignée” (bleeding)** technique, which involves using only 40% of the juice after 20 hours of cold maceration. This ensures its **bright coral pink color** and **floral and fruity** aromatic profile. The taste is voluptuously harmonious, characterized by an **elegant bitter almond undertone** typical of Negroamaro.

Why Choose It

✅ **Salice Salentino DOP Rosato**, a prestigious designation

✅ Produced with the **saignée** technique for purity and intensity

✅ **Bright coral pink** color

✅ **Harmonious** taste with the elegant bitter almond undertone of Negroamaro

Technical Sheet

Name:	LE POZZELLE Rosato
Denomination:	SALICE SALENTINO DOP (Protected Designation of Origin)
Producer:	Azienda Vitivinicola Candido
Region:	Puglia (Apulia/Salento)
Production Area:	San Donaci
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro 95%, Malvasia Nera 5%
Vintage:	2024 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13.5% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still Dry Rosé Wine
Serving Temperature:	12°C – 14°C (54°F – 57°F)
Vineyard and Harvest:	Destemmed Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera grapes.
Winemaking and Aging:	Maceration of destemmed black grapes for about 20 hours at a low temperature. Extraction by saignée (only 40% of the juice). Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts. Aged in stainless steel.

General Description and Longevity

LE POZZELLE Rosato is a wine that combines freshness and structure. The *saignée* vinification technique ensures an intense yet balanced color and aroma. It is a rosé with “good body” (*buona stoffa*), but like all excellent rosés, it is intended to be consumed **young** (within **1-2 years**) to fully enhance its aromaticity and freshness, although its structure allows it to evolve for a short period.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Bright pink**, reminiscent of **coral** ramifications.

Nose: **Rich, broad, floral**, with a good persistence of **fruit**.

Palate: **Voluptuously harmonious**, possessing **good body** on an **elegant bitter almond undertone**.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: Its structure makes it ideal for complex dishes. Excellent with **seafood and land-based appetizers**, **risottos**, **fish soups**, and **white meats** grilled or roasted.

Serving Temperature: 12°C – 14°C (54°F – 57°F)