Description
MJERE Rosso Salento IGP – Michele Calò e Figli: MJERE Rosso is a pure expression of **100% Negroamaro**, sourced from the red, medium-textured sandy soils of the Tuglie, Sannicola, and Alezio municipalities. It is an elegant and complex red wine, obtained through a **long maceration (7-8 days)** and a balanced aging process: **70% in stainless steel** and **30% in small, fine oak barrels** for about 12 months. It features a **ruby red color** with garnet reflections and a dry, soft, persistent taste, with the typical varietal **bitter almond aftertaste**.
Why Choose It
- ✅ **100% Negroamaro** grown with the **bush-trained (*alberello*)** system
- ✅ Partial aging in **fine oak** (30% for 12 months)
- ✅ Characterized by a **pleasant bitter almond aftertaste**
- ✅ **Balanced** and **persistent** wine with good structure
Technical Sheet
| Name: | MJERE Rosso |
| Denomination: | SALENTO IGP (Typical Geographical Indication) |
| Producer: | Michele Calò e Figli |
| Region: | Puglia (Apulia) |
| Production Area: | Tuglie, Sannicola, Alezio (LE) |
| Grape Variety: | Negroamaro 100% |
| Vintage: | 2018 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 14% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Still Red Wine, Dry |
| Serving Temperature: | 16°C – 18°C (61°F – 64°F) |
| Vineyard and Harvest: | Cultivation system is **bush-trained (*alberello*)**. Red, medium-textured sandy soils. Manual harvest at the end of September. |
| Winemaking and Aging: | **Long traditional maceration (7-8 days)**. Aging: **70% in stainless steel** and **30% in small, fine oak barrels** for about **12 months**. Blending and bottle aging for about **6 months**. |
General Description and Longevity
MJERE Rosso is a wine that combines the richness of Negroamaro with the tertiary notes of oak without losing its fruity identity. The aging period in barrels, limited to 30% of the volume, adds complexity and softness. Thanks to its structure, it has good **longevity potential**, capable of evolving in the bottle for **several years**.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Ruby red** with **garnet** reflections.
Nose: **Broad**, with hints of **forest fruits** and **plum**.
Palate: **Dry**, with a pleasant **bitter almond aftertaste** and simultaneously **soft**. Well **balanced** and **persistent**.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Red meats** (roasts, grilled), **game**, **aged cheeses**, and **structured pasta dishes** of the Salento tradition.
Serving Temperature: 16°C – 18°C (61°F – 64°F)
Additional Notes
*A pure Negroamaro, an expression of the terroir, offering both complexity and drinkability.*




