Description
LIRANU Negroamaro Riserva Leverano DOP – Conti Zecca: A pure Negroamaro wine named after the dialectal term for Leverano (“Liranu”). This Riserva red is vigorous and long-lived, aged in oak barrels and subsequently in traditional underground concrete tanks. It offers a rich, well-structured body, with a bouquet of small red berries and mature tannins.
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Technical Sheet
| Name: | LIRANU Negroamaro Riserva |
| Denomination: | LEVERANO DOP Riserva |
| Producer: | Conti Zecca |
| Region: | Puglia (Salento) |
| Production Area: | Lizzano (dialetal name “Liranu”) |
| Grape Variety: | Negroamaro (100%) – Spurred Cordon and Guyot training system in approx. 5-hectare vineyards |
| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Alcohol Content: | 14% Vol. |
| Type: | Still Red Riserva Wine |
| Winemaking: | Destemming and soft pressing. Maceration for 8-10 days at 25°C. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging: | Maturation in **30 hl oak barrels** and further evolution in **underground concrete tanks** lined with epoxy resins. |
| Yield: | 60 quintals of grapes per hectare |
History and Production
“LIRANU” is a dialectal tribute to Leverano, the Zecca family’s town of origin. This Negroamaro Riserva comes from estate vineyards on alluvial soils. The vinification involves 8-10 days of maceration at a controlled temperature. The aging cycle is distinctive and contributes to its complexity: it begins with maturation in **large 30 hl oak barrels** and is completed with further evolution in traditional **underground concrete tanks**, ensuring vigor and longevity.
Organoleptic Profile
Visual: **Ruby red** with garnet reflections.
Nose: Rich bouquet of **small red berries**.
Palate: **Soft** (*morbido*) and **harmonious** with **mature tannins**, in a **rich** and **well-structured body**.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Rich pasta dishes**, **roasted or grilled red meats**, and **aged cheeses**.
Serving Temperature: 18° C
Awards and Recognition
*No specific awards or scores are listed for this particular label.*
The powerful and territorial Negroamaro Riserva from the Zecca family. – Perfect for fine red meat cuisine.






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