Rosone Negroamaro del Salento 75 cl

Brand: Rosone

Wine: Negroamaro dei Salento

Classification: 1.G.T.

Area of production: Vineyards north of the province of Lecce, in the heart of Salento

Soil: Calcareous-clayey

Cultivation system: Mainly sapling

Yield in quintals perhectare: 60-70

Grapes: Negroamaro

Climate: Mild winters and hot, dry summers

Harvest: Manual with slight over-ripening during the last ten days of September

Wine-making technique: Cold pre-fermentation maceration with “salasso”. Traditional maceration with periodic pumping over and a delestage. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature.

Ageing: 8-10 months in French oak barrels of passage |

2-3 months in the bottle

Colour: Intense red with garnet reflections and great glycerin density

Aroma: Fruity with typical hints of the Mediterranean scrub and tertiary hints due to aging of vanilla and cloves

Taste: Full-bodied with a soft finish and persistent aftertaste

Alcohol content: 14,5%vol

Recommended with: Grilled red meats, stews and aged cheeses

Serving temperature: 16-18° C

Recommended glass: Gran Cru

Storage: Constant temperature 18-20°C, humidity 70-80%, low brightness, vertical bottle