Salice Salentino Rosso DOP Riserva Leone De Castris is a red wine produced with Negroamaro and Malvasia nera di Lecce grapes from vines grown in the Apulian bush in the territories of Salice Salentino, Veglie, Guagnano, Campi Salentina and San Donaci (Lecce). Harvesting is done manually at the end of September. The destemming-crushing of the grapes is followed by fermentation with maceration at a controlled temperature (22 – 24 ° C) for a period of 15 – 20 days. After the malolactic fermentation the wine is left to mature in 30 hl oak barrels for about 12 months. Become a “Reserve” after 2 years from the date of harvest.

Characterized by an intense red color with garnet reflections. Presents a scent of fruity notes of blackberry and black cherry, notes of basil and sweet spices due to the aging in cask. On the palate it releases a soft and balanced flavor with a decisive but never intrusive tannin. Long and persistent finish. To be served at a temperature of 16-18 ° C.