Area of production:
Copertino, Monteroni, Arnesano, San Pietro in L., Carmiano – Puglia
Soil:
Chalky-clay
Cultivation:
Low tree-like vines
Grape variety used
70% Negroamaro
15% Montepulciano
5% Malvasia nera di Lecce
5% Malvasia nera di Brindisi
5%Sangiovese
Climate:
Mild winters with very dry springs and summers
Harvest:
Manual harvest a few days after grapes are ripe
Wine making:
Traditional soaking for 30 - 45 days and fermentation of the must at controlled temperaturee
Ageing:
6 months in French and Russian barrels and 6 months in bottles
Colour:
Ruby-red
Bouquet:
Clean, generous and full-bodied
Alcoholic strength:
14,00%
Recommendation:
Particularly well suited with roast and game
Recommended temperature:
18°C
Recommended glass:
First decant and then serve in a large bowl-shaped glass
Storage time:
Five years, if the wine is stored in appropriate cellars