Name: Salento IGP
Grapes: Negroamaro
Alcohol content: 14.50%
Cane density: 4,500 root canes per hectare
Production area: Selected vineyards in Monte La Conca between the municipalities of San Marzano (TA) and Francavilla Fontana (BR). Medium to high temperatures, low rainfall and high temperature differences have a positive impact on the quality of the grapes
Type of soil in the vineyards: Red, fine soil and soil usually interspersed with a limestone substrate, with rare rocky patches. The famous red color of this soil can be attributed to iron oxide deposits
Harvest time: Last week of September
Fermentation: The grapes are picked by hand and placed in small baskets. Destemming, pressing, cold maceration at 8°C and subsequent fermentation at a constant temperature between 24 and 26°C. Racking with gentle pressing
Aging: Malolactic fermentation in steel tanks and subsequent aging in French and Caucasian oak barrels for a period of 12 months
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Source:
Cantine San Marzano
