Description
SALICE SALENTINO RISERVA DOP – Cantine Paolo Leo: An important Riserva, emblematic of Salento’s winemaking tradition, produced by Cantine Paolo Leo in San Donaci. This wine is the result of a blend of **Negroamaro (80%)** and **Malvasia Nera (20%)**, grapes sourced from **Apulian bush-vine** cultivated in the Salice Salentino territory. The lengthy aging process, which includes **12 months in French oak barriques** and **6 months in large barrels**, gives the wine an **intense ruby red color with garnet reflections**, an **elegant and intense bouquet of jam and spices**, and a **full, harmonious, and well-balanced taste** with a delicate tannic backbone.
Why choose it on SalentoWineShop
- ✅ Salice Salentino DOP Riserva, a historical and prestigious denomination
- ✅ Classic blend: Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera from Apulian bush vines
- ✅ Long aging in wood (barriques and large barrels) for complexity
- ✅ Elegant, harmonious wine with great body and structure
Technical Sheet
| Name: | SALICE SALENTINO RISERVA |
| Denomination: | SALICE SALENTINO DOP |
| Producer: | Cantine Paolo Leo |
| Region: | Puglia (Apulia) |
| Production Area: | San Donaci, grapes from the Salice Salentino area |
| Grape Variety: | Negroamaro 80%, Malvasia Nera 20% |
| Vintage: | 2017 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 13.5% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Red Wine |
| Serving Temperature: | 18° C (64° F) |
| Vineyard: | Vineyards (4 hectares) of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera trained to **Apulian bush vines**. Harvested in the last week of August, at dawn. |
| Winemaking and Aging: | Destemming and soft pressing. Fermentation at controlled temperature of 25° C. Aging: **12 months in French oak barriques**, **6 months in large oak barrels**, **4 months in steel**, and **4 months in bottle**. |
Story and Longevity
The Salice Salentino Riserva by Paolo Leo is a wine of great structure, born from historic bush-vine vineyards. The long and complex maturation process in different types of wood and steel guarantees a perfect integration of spicy and jam notes. As a Riserva with considerable structure and good tannins, it has excellent aging potential, expressing its best qualities even after **5-10 years**.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Ruby red** with **garnet reflections**.
Nose: **Elegant and intense** with scents of **jam**, **spice**, and a pleasant hint of **well-integrated wood**.
Palate: **Full, harmonious, and balanced**, with a **delicate tannic background**.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Substantial roasts**, **red meats stewed or with sauces**, **game**, **aged cheeses**, and rich and flavorful **traditional Apulian dishes**.
Serving Temperature: 18° C (64° F)
Awards and Recognition
*A prestigious wine, representative of the Salice Salentino Riserva DOP denomination.*
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