GRAPE BLEND:

90% Negroamaro, 10% Malvasia Nera

VINEYARD AREA:

Selected from low-yielding vineyards in Brindisi, Puglia.

HARVEST:

Manual harvest in late September.

WINEMAKING:

Grapes de-stemmed, not crushed, fermented together for 8-10 days. Aged for 12 months in barrels.

TASTING NOTES:

Deep violet red. Aromas of blackcurrants, candied fruits, white pepper, spices. Full-bodied, velvety palate with soft tannins and a persistent finish.

SUGGESTED PAIRING:

Meat-based pasta, hard cheeses, game.

SERVING TEMPERATURE:

18-20°C