Description
ZIMARA Negroamaro Rosato Salento IGP – Sanchirico: A classic Salento Rosé, produced with 100% Negroamaro from vineyards in Salice Salentino. The name “ZIMARA” evokes the earth and the sun. Obtained from a brief but intense cold maceration, this wine stands out for its light pink color and an intriguing olfactory profile of pomegranate and red rose petals. On the palate, it is fresh, savory, and characterized by a pleasant saline and mineral finish.
Why choose it on SalentoWineShop
- ✅ Pure Negroamaro, the iconic grape of Salento Rosés
- ✅ Extended cold maceration (12-18 hours) to extract color and structure
- ✅ Fresh, savory, and mineral taste, perfect for summer
- ✅ Ideal for versatile food pairings
Technical Sheet
| Name: | ZIMARA Negroamaro Rosato Salento IGP |
| Denomination: | IGP Puglia |
| Producer: | Agricola Sanchirico |
| Region: | Puglia |
| Production Area: | Salice Salentino |
| Grape Variety: | Negroamaro 100% |
| Vintage: | 2021 (Reference) |
| Alcohol Content: | 13% Vol. |
| Size: | 0,75 cl. |
| Type: | Rosé Wine |
| Vineyard: | Negroamaro grapes from estate-owned vineyards in the **Salice Salentino** area. |
| Winemaking and Aging: | **Maceration on the skins for 12-18 hours at low temperature**. Free-run must separation and fermentation at **12°C** in **stainless steel** tanks. |
Story and Longevity
ZIMARA is an example of traditional rosé vinification in Salento, where brief skin contact extracts aromas and color without weighing down the palate. Temperature control throughout the process guarantees freshness and aromatic integrity. It is a rosé wine **intended for young consumption** (within 1-2 years) to fully appreciate its mineral intensity and fruit fragrance.
Organoleptic Profile
Color: **Light pink** with slight **coral and orange reflections**.
Nose: **Intriguing and fruity**. Scents of **pomegranate** and **floral notes of red rose petals**.
Palate: **Fresh, harmonious, and rightly savory**. Finishes with pleasant **saline and mineral undertones**.
Food Pairings
Ideal with: **Fish soups and stews**, **sushi and sashimi**, **pizza**, **light cured meats**, **grilled white meats**, and **fresh cheeses (mozzarella, burrata)**.
Serving Temperature: 10-12° C
Awards and Recognition
*A fresh, mineral, and savory Negroamaro Rosato, perfect for the Salento summer.*
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