VIGNA FLAMINIO Rosso Brindisi DOP Agricole Vallone

Description

VIGNA FLAMINIO Rosso Brindisi DOP – Agricole Vallone: A structured and complex red wine, resulting from the blend of **Negroamaro (80%)** and **Montepulciano (20%)** from the Flaminio Estate. This wine is characterized by a multi-layered aging process: a short period in **Slavonian oak** followed by a longer stay in **cement tanks**. It stands out for its deep ruby color and a **pronounced and complex** olfactory profile of ripe fruit and spices. The taste is **elegant, harmonious, and soft**, with full body and good backbone.

Why Choose It

✅ Historic Blend: **Negroamaro and Montepulciano**

✅ Long maturation in **Slavonian oak and cement**

✅ **Complex** and spicy olfactory profile

✅ **Elegant, full-bodied** and age-worthy wine

Technical Sheet

Name:	VIGNA FLAMINIO Rosso
Denomination:	BRINDISI DOP (Protected Designation of Origin)
Producer:	Agricole Vallone
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Brindisi (Flaminio Estate)
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro 80%, Montepulciano 20%
Vintage:	2019 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still Red Wine, Structured
Serving Temperature:	18°C (64°F)
Vineyard and Harvest:	Grapes from the Flaminio Estate. Manual and mechanical harvest in the second ten days of September.
Winemaking and Aging:	Controlled-temperature fermentation (7-10 days) with a short post-fermentation maceration. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aging: stainless steel tanks, short passage (3-6 months) in 50 hl Slavonian oak barrels, and permanence for about 12 months in cement tanks. Bottle aging: 5-6 months.

General Description and Longevity

Vigna Flaminio Rosso features a meticulous aging process that enhances its structure and complexity. The mix of Slavonian oak and cement helps develop complex tertiary notes without overpowering the fruity character of the Negroamaro. Due to its structure and long aging, it has excellent **longevity potential**, capable of aging in the bottle for **many years**.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Deep ruby red** with violet reflections; develops a **garnet** rim with aging.

Nose: **Pronounced and complex**, with **fruity** and **spicy** notes.

Palate: **Elegant, harmonious, soft**, with **full character** and good **backbone**.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Stewed or roasted red meats**, **game**, **rich pasta dishes** with meat sauces, and **aged cheeses** (e.g., Caciocavallo, Pecorino).

Serving Temperature: 18°C (64°F)