SALICE SALENTINO Rosso DOP Riserva Leone De Castris

SALICE SALENTINO Rosso DOP Riserva Leone De Castris
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Leone de Castris

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  • Annata: 2020
  • Regione: Puglia
  • Vitigno: Negroamaro 80%, Malvasia Nera 20%
  • Alcol: 13% Vol.°
  • Formato: 0,75 cl.
  • Temperatura di servizio: 18
  • Tipologia: Rosso
  • Zona di produzione: Salice Salentino
  • Denominazione: SALICE SALENTINO DOP
  • Allergeni: Contiene solfiti
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Description

SALICE SALENTINO Red DOP Riserva – Leone De Castris: This wine is a classic of Apulian oenology, produced by the historic Leone De Castris winery. Classified as a **Riserva (Reserve)**, it is obtained from the traditional blend of **Negroamaro (80%) and Malvasia Nera (20%)**, grapes grown using the alberello (bush vine) system. After a long maceration, the wine is aged in **30 hl oak barrels for about 12 months**, developing notes of **blackberry, black cherry, basil, and sweet spices**. It is a structured red, soft, persistent, with firm but well-integrated tannins.

Why Choose It

         

  • ✅ **Salice Salentino DOP Riserva** (Historic denomination)

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  • ✅ **Historic Producer** (Leone De Castris)

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  • ✅ Aged **12 months in large oak barrels**

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  • ✅ Firm yet **unobtrusive tannins**

Technical Sheet

Name: SALICE SALENTINO Red DOP Riserva
Denomination: SALICE SALENTINO DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) Riserva
Producer: Leone De Castris
Region: Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area: Salice Salentino, Veglie, Guagnano, Campi Salentina and San Donaci (Lecce)
Grape Variety: Negroamaro 80%, Malvasia Nera 20%
Vintage: 2019 (Reference)
Alcohol Content: 13% Vol.
Size: 0,75 cl.
Type: Still Red Wine (Reserve)
Serving Temperature: 16-18° C (61-64° F)
Vineyard Details: Grapes from vineyards cultivated using the **Apulian Alberello** (bush vine) system. Hand-harvested in late September.
Winemaking and Aging: Fermentation with maceration at controlled temperature ($22-24^\circ\text{C}$) for a period of **15-20 days**. After malolactic fermentation, aging in **30 hl oak barrels for approximately 12 months**. It qualifies as “Riserva” after 2 years from the harvest date.

General Description and Longevity

The Salice Salentino Riserva by Leone De Castris is an icon of the territory. Its Riserva classification requires a minimum aging of two years from the harvest. Thanks to its structure, the prolonged contact with the skins during winemaking, and the aging in large barrels, this wine has excellent aging potential, developing garnet reflections and complex tertiary notes that improve for **5-7 years and beyond** after release.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Intense red** with garnet reflections.

Nose: **Complex and enveloping**. Aromas of **blackberry** and **black cherry**, with notes of **basil** and **sweet spices** due to barrel aging.

Palate: **Soft** and **balanced** taste. **Firm** but **never intrusive tannins**. **Long and persistent** finish.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Roasted red meats**, **game**, **aged cheeses**, and **rich pasta dishes with meat sauces**.

Serving Temperature: 16-18° C (61-64° F)

Additional Notes

*A timeless classic that represents the essence of Salice Salentino.*

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Weight 1,3 kg
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