VERDECA Salento IGP Cantele

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€7,84	€7,68	€7,52	€7,36

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€7,84

€7,68

€7,52

€7,36

Description

VERDECA Salento IGP – Cantele: An authentic expression of the indigenous Verdeca grape (**100%**). The winemaking process is designed to enhance freshness and aromatic complexity, with the grapes cooled to **8°C** before pressing. It presents an intense bouquet with notes of **quince**, peach blossoms, and a characteristic **balsamic aftertaste of rosemary and sage**. On the palate, it is intense, **fresh**, and **persistent**, with a notable savoriness that invites drinking.

Why Choose It

✅ **100% Verdeca**, an aromatic Apulian indigenous grape

✅ Cold vinification (**8°C** and **14°C**) to enhance primary aromas

✅ Complex olfactory profile: **quince, elderflower, and balsamic notes**

✅ Very **fresh and savory**, excellent as an aperitif and with seafood

Technical Sheet

Name:	VERDECA Salento IGP
Denomination:	SALENTO IGP (Typical Geographical Indication)
Producer:	Cantele
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Guagnano (Lecce)
Grape Variety:	Verdeca 100%
Vintage:	2024 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still White Wine
Serving Temperature:	13°C (55°F)
Vineyard Details:	Verdeca grapes grown in Salento.
Winemaking and Aging:	Grapes destemmed, cooled to about 8°C for a few hours. Must obtained by soft pressing and cold decantation. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 14°C. Aging in steel tanks until bottling.

General Description and Longevity

Cantele’s Verdeca is designed for immediate and youthful consumption, but it possesses good acidity that allows it to maintain its freshness and savoriness for up to **two years** from the vintage. The cold soaking of the uncrushed grapes is crucial for maximizing the extraction of aromatic precursors, creating a unique olfactory profile among Salento white wines.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Straw yellow** with delicate greenish reflections.

Nose: **Intense and persistent**. Fruity notes of **quince**, floral notes of **elderflower and peach blossom**. Characteristic **balsamic aftertaste of rosemary and sage**.

Palate: **Intense** with a clear sensation of **freshness** and a slight aromatic note. **Enticing and very persistent** finish, with good retronasal complexity.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Crustaceans and seafood**, **grilled or baked fish**, **sushi and sashimi**, **first courses with fresh vegetables**, and **fresh goat cheeses**.

Serving Temperature: 13°C (55°F)

Additional Notes

*A savory and balsamic Apulian white wine, perfect for warm Mediterranean evenings.*

Add VERDECA Cantele to your cart for an aromatic and refreshing white wine.

Additional information

Weight	1,3 kg
Grape	Verdeca